Xabi Alonso arrives at Chelsea Football Club as one of the world's most reputable managers, tasked with revitalizing a team that finished 10th in the 2025-26 Premier League season. Alonso, known for ending Bayern Munich's Bundesliga dominance with Bayer Leverkusen, brings his fluid 3-4-2-1 formation and a press-and-possess philosophy to Stamford Bridge. The club has already made significant moves in the transfer market, securing Morgan Rogers and Maxence Lacroix.

Rogers, a versatile attacker, offers energy and goal contributions, while Lacroix, a proven Premier League defender, is expected to anchor Alonso's back-three. These signings, along with existing talents like Enzo Fernández and Reece James, aim to provide Alonso with the tools to implement his clear tactical identity and improve Chelsea's fortunes. The focus is on building a cohesive squad capable of challenging for higher honors.