(FILES) Real Madrid's Spanish coach Xabi Alonso gives a press conference ahead of the Spanish league football match between Deportivo Alaves and Real Madrid CF at the Real Madrid Sports City of Valdebebas, near Madrid on December 13, 2025. Chelsea appointed Xabi Alonso as the club's manager on Sunday, May 17, on a four-year deal with the Spaniard the latest coach tasked with turning around the club's fortunes. (Photo by OSCAR DEL POZO / AFP via Getty Images)