There is an atmosphere of immense intrigue and high expectations surrounding Chelsea this season, and a key reason for this is the arrival of new head coach Xabi Alonso.
Fans will remember just how outstanding a player the Spaniard was, but his managerial triumph at Bayer Leverkusen has truly set European football alight. After taking the helm at the German club, Alonso orchestrated a remarkable turnaround in the Bundesliga, clinching a historic golden double and finishing the league campaign undefeated. The only blemish on that incredible season was a painful defeat in the Europa League final.
Although his subsequent stint at Real Madrid didn’t go as smoothly, football fans still vividly recall his remarkable successes in Leverkusen. Now, the Spanish coach is ready to showcase his immense talent on the pitches of the Premier League.
