In a bold move, Chelsea's head coach Xabi Alonso has set out his demands to the club's hierarchy concerning the future structure of the sporting department. The Spanish tactician is firmly against appointing a direct replacement for Laurence Stewart, who recently departed from his role as sporting director.
According to exclusive information, Alonso has called for decisive power in determining transfer targets ahead of the upcoming January transfer window.
Furthermore, the Spaniard insists on a fundamental overhaul of the club's hierarchy, requiring key figures in the scouting and recruitment department—Paul Winstanley, Paul Jewell, and Joe Shields—to report directly to him rather than holding authoritative positions over the coaching staff.
Xabi Alonso aims to eliminate the multi-level approval system that previously shaped the club's recruitment strategy, seeking to centralise squad formation strictly around his tactical requirements.
