Chelsea’s new manager Xabi Alonso said he is excited about the opportunity to lead the Premier League club, describing his appointment as the right move at the right time.
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“I have always been drawn to clubs with a rich history and a winning tradition, and Chelsea is certainly one of them. For me, this is a great honour and a fantastic opportunity. “I am fully aware of the expectations and the challenge ahead, but I am ready for it. I am looking forward to getting started and giving my best for this club,” he added. Alonso also spoke about the potential within Chelsea’s squad, saying the team has the quality to compete at the highest level but must continue improving. “Chelsea have a great history and have enjoyed tremendous success over the last couple of decades. The squad is good and has a lot of potential. The new manager outlined his vision for Chelsea, saying he wants to develop a team that plays with intensity, controls matches and delivers attractive football. “We are starting a new project and we want to build a team that plays with intensity, controls games, and competes at the highest level. We need to be smart, work hard, and create a team that brings energy to the pitch and plays attractive football.
The timing feels right for both the club and myself and I believe we are at a point where we can build something special together,” Alonso said. Acknowledging the expectations surrounding the role, the former Real Madrid and Bayer Leverkusen manager said he is ready to embrace the challenge and give his best for the club. Of course, there are areas we need to improve,” he said. That is the goal, whether we are at home or away,” Alonso said.
