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  "publishedAt": "2026-05-17T08:13:21.000Z",
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  "textContent": "XABI ALONSO is set to become Chelsea's newest permanent manager on a four-year-deal, the club have announced. Alonso, 44, will get to work starting July 1 - just in time for their pre-season. Upon securing the job, Alonso said: \"Chelsea is one of the biggest clubs in world football and it fills me with immense...",
  "title": "Chelsea appoint Xabi Alonso as manager as BlueCo make major change in approach after Rosenior axe",
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