Xabi Alonso has signed a four-year deal to manage Chelsea starting July 1, becoming the club's eighth head coach in four years.The former Bayer Leverkusen manager takes over a team currently sitting in ninth place following a disappointing season and an FA Cup final loss to Manchester City.Under the ownership of
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Chelsea plans to grant Alonso significant control over future recruitment and squad development to foster long-term stability.