Chelsea miss out on left-back target as Atletico Madrid close in on deal
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Suvojit Banerjee
Summary
Chelsea have appointed Xabi Alonso as manager following a disappointing 2025-26 season where they finished 10th in the Premier League and missed European football. The club has suffered a transfer setback in their pursuit of a left-back to replace Marc Cucurella, as Atletico Madrid are closing in on a deal for a player Alonso admired.
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· 3 pulledAlonso now faces a major rebuilding task at Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea are entering a new era under Xabi Alonso following a disappointing 2025-26 campaign.
The Blues finished 10th in the Premier League and failed to secure European football, prompting the club to appoint the former Bayer Leverkusen manager.
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