{"id":8133,"date":"2026-05-14T01:58:53","date_gmt":"2026-05-14T01:58:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/playball.com.ng\/?p=8133"},"modified":"2026-05-14T01:58:53","modified_gmt":"2026-05-14T01:58:53","slug":"xabi-alonso-open-to-chelsea-move-says-romano","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/playball.com.ng\/?p=8133","title":{"rendered":"Xabi Alonso open to Chelsea move says Romano"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"content-main\">\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!--post-header--><\/p>\n<div id=\"post-feat-img\" class=\"left relative\" itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" class=\"attachment- size- wp-post-image\" alt=\"Chelsea\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sixsports.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Chelsea-69.webp 1200w, https:\/\/sixsports.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Chelsea-69-600x338.webp 600w, https:\/\/sixsports.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Chelsea-69-768x432.webp 768w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/sixsports.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Chelsea-69.webp\"\/><img width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/sixsports.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Chelsea-69.webp\" class=\"attachment- size- wp-post-image\" alt=\"Chelsea\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sixsports.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Chelsea-69.webp 1200w, https:\/\/sixsports.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Chelsea-69-600x338.webp 600w, https:\/\/sixsports.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Chelsea-69-768x432.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"url\" content=\"https:\/\/sixsports.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Chelsea-69.webp\"\/><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"1200\"\/><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"675\"\/><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!--post-feat-text-->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<p><!--post-feat-img--><\/p>\n<section class=\"social-sharing-top\">\n<p><span class=\"fb-but1\"><i class=\"fa-brands fa-facebook-f\"\/><\/span><span class=\"social-text\">Share<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" onclick=\"window.open('http:\/\/twitter.com\/share?text=Xabi Alonso open to Chelsea move says Romano -&amp;url=https:\/\/sixsports.in\/xabi-alonso-open-to-chelsea-move-says-romano\/', 'twitterShare', 'width=626,height=436'); return false;\" title=\"Share This Post\"><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"twitter-but1\"><i class=\"fa-brands fa-x-twitter\"\/><\/span><span class=\"social-text\">Share<\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"whatsapp-but1\"><i class=\"fa fa-whatsapp fa-2\"\/><\/span><span class=\"social-text\">Share<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"pinterest-but1\"><i class=\"fa-brands fa-pinterest-p\"\/><\/span><span class=\"social-text\">Share<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"email-but\"><i class=\"fa fa-envelope fa-2\"\/><\/span><span class=\"social-text\">Email<\/span><\/p>\n<\/section>\n<p><!--social-sharing-top--><\/p>\n<div class=\"sx-entity-card\">\n<div class=\"sx-entity-top\">\n<div class=\"sx-entity-logo\">\n                <img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"350\" height=\"350\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"CHELSEA\" src=\"https:\/\/sixsports.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/chelsea_fc_logo-1.avif\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"350\" height=\"350\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sixsports.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/chelsea_fc_logo-1.avif\" alt=\"CHELSEA\"\/>\n            <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"sx-entity-description\">\n<p>            Chelsea is one of England\u2019s premier football clubs, competing in the Premier League and European competitions such as the UEFA Champions League. Known for its strong squad, tactical versatility, and competitive history, Chelsea has won multiple league titles, domestic cups,\u2026            <a class=\"sx-entity-readmore\" href=\"https:\/\/sixsports.in\/team\/chelsea\/\"><br \/>\n                Read More about CHELSEA\n        <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Fabrizio Romano is a famous football journalist known for his accurate transfer news. He has given big news about Chelsea. A top world class manager, namely Xabi Alonso is now open to taking the Chelsea job this summer. Many fans are excited about this update.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-did-romano-say-about-xabi-alonso\">What Did Romano Say About Xabi Alonso?<\/h2>\n<p>Xabi Alonso is in the priority list as he is a young and a very successful coach. Alonso played for big clubs like Liverpool, Real Madrid, and Bayern Munich during his playing days. He won major trophies as a player, including the Champions League. Now, he is making a name as a top manager. Alonso recently managed Bayer Leverkusen where he did amazing things.<\/p>\n<p><strong>According to Chelsea News<\/strong>he is currently linked with big clubs. Moreover Romano says he is ready for a new challenge in the Premier League. In his latest YouTube video, Romano explained the situation clearly. He said: \u201c<strong><em>Xabi Alonso is open to a new chapter in the Premier League. He would also be open to Chelsea.<\/em><\/strong>\u201d Romano added that Chelsea is still thinking carefully and have not made a final decision. They want the right person for the long term. Discussions are ongoing, but nothing is final yet.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Xabi Alonso\u2019s stats, <\/strong><strong>as per Transfermarkt<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\">\n<table class=\"has-fixed-layout\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Club<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Matches<\/strong> <\/td>\n<td><strong>Win<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Draw<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Lost<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Days in Charge<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Real Madrid<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>24<\/td>\n<td>24<\/td>\n<td>4<\/td>\n<td>6<\/td>\n<td>225<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Bayer Leverkusen<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>140<\/td>\n<td>89<\/td>\n<td>32<\/td>\n<td>19<\/td>\n<td>969<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n<p>Alonso has shown he is a special coach with these impressive stats. He took a weak Bayer Leverkusen and made them Bundesliga champions in 2023-24. They stayed unbeaten for the whole league season which was a historic achievement. In that season, Leverkusen won 32 games, drew 6 and lost none in the Bundesliga. Moreover, they also reached the Europa League final. That season they had a high win percentage which often crossed above 70%.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>READ MORE: Xabi Alonso nears Chelsea switch with power shift offer<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-romano-said-chelsea-need-a-new-manager\">Why Romano Said Chelsea Need a New Manager?<\/h2>\n<p>Chelsea have changed managers many times in recent years. Currently, they have Calum McFarlane as their interim manager. The club wants stability and success in the <strong>Premier League<\/strong> and Champions League. They have spent a lot of money on new players but results have been mixed. A world class coach like Alonso could bring the team together.<\/p>\n<p>Chelsea owners are being careful as they want someone who fits their project of building a young, hungry team. Alonso stands out because of his big achievements and appeal to players. Most of the time his style relies on attacking <strong>football<\/strong> with quick passes and strong pressing. His style is modern as well as exciting since many experts call him one of the best young managers in the world.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>READ MORE: Moises Caicedo cleared in shock FIFA World Cup twist<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-202698\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sixsports.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Chelsea-47.webp 1200w, https:\/\/sixsports.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Chelsea-47-600x338.webp 600w, https:\/\/sixsports.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Chelsea-47-768x432.webp 768w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/sixsports.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Chelsea-47.webp\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/sixsports.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Chelsea-47.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-202698\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sixsports.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Chelsea-47.webp 1200w, https:\/\/sixsports.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Chelsea-47-600x338.webp 600w, https:\/\/sixsports.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Chelsea-47-768x432.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-future-of-chelsea-and-xabi-alonso\">The Future of Chelsea and Xabi Alonso<\/h2>\n<p>If Alonso joins Chelsea, it would be huge news. He could improve the team quickly with his tactics. The fans dream of seeing Chelsea fight for the title again. His experience at big clubs would help handle pressure at Stamford Bridge. Alonso\u2019s contract situation and compensation would need to be sorted. But Romano says the manager himself is open if the deal is right.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>READ MORE: Joao Pedro transfer talks explode after Barca decision<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Xabi Alonso is a world class manager who could change the club for the better. He is open to the <strong>Chelsea <\/strong>job and a move to the Premier League. Chelsea still need to decide their next step carefully. The summer transfer window will be very crucial. Everyone will watch closely to see if Alonso becomes the new manager at Stamford Bridge. 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