{"id":586,"date":"2026-05-17T08:33:58","date_gmt":"2026-05-17T08:33:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/raleighmovingnews.com\/?p=586"},"modified":"2026-05-17T08:33:58","modified_gmt":"2026-05-17T08:33:58","slug":"chelsea-hires-xabi-alonso-as-coach-on-four-year-deal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/raleighmovingnews.com\/?p=586","title":{"rendered":"Chelsea hires Xabi Alonso as coach on four-year deal"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p>LONDON (AP) \u2014 Chelsea hired Xabi Alonso as its latest manager on a four-year deal on Sunday, with the former Real Madrid coach set to take over on July 1.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/raleighmovingnews.com\/?p=584\">Record heat possible before central NC moisture returns<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Alonso replaces Liam Rosenior, who was fired last month, and will become the fifth permanent coach appointed by Chelsea\u2019s American owners Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital since they bought the club in 2022.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/raleighmovingnews.com\/?p=582\">Weaver escapes bases-loaded jam against former team, Mets beat Yankees 6-3 to even Subway Series<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Alonso lasted eight months at Madrid before leaving the club by mutual consent in January after poor results and widespread media reports that he lost control of the locker room. 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