The newly appointed Chelsea manager prepared a massive clearance of expensive squad members following a thoroughly disjointed domestic campaign across London.
The N17 faithful watched their rivals fall into total operational chaos before securing top-flight safety. Chelsea appointed Xabi Alonso on a lucrative four year contract starting on July 1. He arrives with full managerial control over transfer business after a turbulent year. Enzo Maresca cut his contract short in January, while Liam Rosenior lasted under four months before getting axed in April. Alonso immediately faces a massive rebuilding job. The hierarchy wants to offload underperforming winger Alejandro Garnacho to recoup funds. The 21-year-old Argentine winger managed just a single Premier League goal after arriving from Manchester United for forty million pounds last summer.
Xabi Alonso's shocking decision to exclude £40m-rated Alejandro Garnacho from Chelsea's squad raises eyebrows, as Tottenham gears up for summer transfers.
Xabi Alonso’s shocking decision to exclude £40m-rated Alejandro Garnacho from Chelsea’s squad raises eyebrows [Image via Getty]
Fellow striker Liam Delap also might face the chop after scoring just two goals all season. Furthermore, defender Wesley Fofana remains on the transfer list, as the Frenchman displayed a terrible attitude before getting sent off against Sunderland on the final day.
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Senior reporter Bobby Vincent noted that the curse of the number nine continues to plague their attacking ranks. He explained that figures like Marc Cucurella are exploring an exit, with Atletico Madrid showing concrete interest. French centre back Axel Disasi also has no future with the team after completing a loan spell at relegated West Ham United. Sources insisted that goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen wanted out as early as January after failing to convince staff.
🚨 BREAKING: Xabi Alonso has reportedly informed Chelsea’s board that there are several players he is NOT interested in building his project around. Players mentioned include:
🇸🇳 Nicolas Jackson
🇦🇷 Alejandro Garnacho
🇳🇬 Tosin Adarabioyo
🇵🇹 Pedro Neto
🏴Cole Pal….see below pic.twitter.com/GnBLbWrwfG
— koko💙❤️ (@KosisoVall) May 25, 2026
Meanwhile, forward Nicolas Jackson spent his campaign at Bayern Munich but remains open to a permanent relocation. Vincent revealed that former Fulham defender Tosin Adarabioyo has numbered days because his performances failed to reflect senior leadership.