In a report by The Guardian, they state that there is optimism on Chelsea hiring Xabi Alonso but also that they’re speaking with Andoni Iraola.
It seems that most reports are edging on the side of caution with this one at the moment, and nobody is prepared to say that Chelsea are going all out for Alonso, and the rest are just back up choices.
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The Guardian even go as far as to detail the reasons why Chelsea like Iraola and are talking to him, pretty much in the same breathe as saying that Chelsea are optimistic on hiring Alonso this summer.
It’s a managerial saga people, we are in for the long run here!
What the report has said
Xabi Alonso managing Real Madrid.
Xabi Alonso managing Real Madrid. (Photo by Florencia Tan Jun/Getty Images)
The outlet claims Chelsea are optimistic about luring Alonso to Stamford Bridge with positive early discussions. Chelsea apparentlyfeel his style of play suits squad. The unknown now is whether Alonso decides to move to England or take a break.
And then soon after in the article, it says Chelsea have also MET with Iraola. Something that has been acknowledged by the recruitment department is the need for the team to become more physical. That heightens the appeal of Iraola. There is a sense he is capable of scaling up to a bigger job.
In other news today…
Alonso is being linked more and more with the Chelsea job recently, and one journalist is now saying he’s the “main target” for the Blues. It’s pretty clear Chelsea want him as the priority.
Alonso would have the authority to command a dressing room at Chelsea, a key ingredient for the new manager. This helps make him the standout candidate for the head coach role at Stamford Bridge.
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