Argentine international expected to sign six-year deal with Chelsea

This summer promises to be a new beginning for Chelsea Football Club. It does feel like BlueCo have recognised, accepted and are now trying to work on their mistakes. The decision to bring in XabI Alonso is the first indication of that.

Argentine international expected to sign six-year deal with Chelsea. This summer promises to be a new beginning for Chelsea Football Club. It does feel like BlueCo have recognised, accepted and are now trying to work on their mistakes. The decision to bring in XabI Alonso is the first indication of that. In the past, it is very likely that they would passed on the Spaniard and appointed someone who would be more open to working within the boundaries of their model. Instead, Alonso has been hired as manager. Yes, not head coach. That fact has been brought up time and again in the media. A large part of that might be the optics that the club are keen on showcasing. It is almost a neon sign pointing towards the change they are willing to bring about in the structure at Chelsea after four disappointing seasons. Yet, the first signing that the...