Xabi Alonso Appointed New Chelsea Manager

LONDON, May 17 (Bernama-PA Media/dpa) -- Xabi Alonso's appointment as Chelsea manager has been confirmed on a four-year deal, reported PA Media/dpa.

The former Real Madrid boss will take charge of the Blues from July 1 in what is his first managerial role in the Premier League.

Callum McFarlane has been in interim charge since the sacking of Liam Rosenior last month and was on the touchline for Chelsea’s FA Cup final loss to Manchester City on Saturday.

-- BERNAMA-PA MEDIA/dpa