Xabi Alonso is Chelsea’s manager. He was appointed on 17 May 2026 on a four-year contract and started on 1 July 2026.
The Stamford Bridge pitch. Photo: Ank kumar, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
| Name | Xabi Alonso |
|---|---|
| Role | Manager |
| Appointed | 17 May 2026 |
| Started | 1 July 2026 |
| Contract | Four years |
| Assistant manager | Sebastian Parrilla |
Following Maresca
Chelsea’s recent managers were Thomas Tuchel (Champions League winner in 2021), Graham Potter, Mauricio Pochettino and Enzo Maresca. Maresca led the club to the 2025 Conference League.
Backroom team
See the coaching staff page for his assistants.
Sources
Chelsea F.C. (Wikipedia); 2026-27 season (Wikipedia); Alonso team news, 9 October 2026 (chelseafc.com).
