Fabrizio Romano shares major manager update as Chelsea hold “very productive” talks with candidate
Fabrizio Romano shares major manager update as Chelsea hold “very productive” talks with candidate Chelsea held a direct meeting with Xabi Alonso and could seal the deal for their next head coach any day after the FA Cup final according to Fabrizio Romano. DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL CHELSEA NEWS APP FOR ALL THE LATEST UPDATES – STRAIGHT TO YOUR PHONE! ON THE APP STORE The Blues sacked Liam Rosenior last month, less than four months after appointing him, and it’s been reported Chelsea want their next appointment in place before the start of the World Cup next month.
Rosenior became the second head coach to leave Stamford Bridge this season, following the departure of Enzo Maresca in January. Chelsea held direct meeting with Xabi Alonso The Blues are believed to have a five or six man shortlist, but it appears Alonso is their preferred candidate having held positive talks. Chelsea’s immediate focus is on Saturday’s FA Cup final against Manchester City, but the process is expected to accelerate once that’s concluded.
Alonso is said to want assurances over several aspects of the job including a say in transfers, but it’s been reported Chelsea are prepared to give him that. With Liverpool seemingly set on sticking by Arne Slot, the Blues appear to have a free run at Alonso and Romano has provided an update. “Chelsea had a direct meeting with Xabi Alonso,” he told his YouTube channel.
“Today is FA Cup Final, and then after that, any day could be good for Chelsea to make a final decision and seal the deal for their next manager. “Chelsea also held conversations with the entourages of Glasner, Iraola and Silva, but with Alonso, the talks were very productive. ” If you enjoy Chelsea News coverage and want to see more of it, add us as a preferred source on Google to make us a favourite and see more of our content.
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