# Xabi Alonso to Chelsea

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Podcast: [The Double Pivot: Soccer analysis, analytics, and commentary](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-double-pivot-soccer-analysis-analytics-and-commentary-1107992)
Published: 2026-05-19T10:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.buzzsprout.com/819853/episodes/19199103-xabi-alonso-to-chelsea.mp3
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## Resource

Chelsea will reportedly hire Xabi Alonso as their new manager for next season. We discuss how Chelsea got to this point, what they appear to have promised to Xabi and how this may or may not fit within Chelsea's current sports and business model. We also discuss Xabi's impressive managerial record and how his tactical approach might fit Chelsea's talent. Support the show

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