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  "publishedAt": "2026-05-17T08:21:13.000Z",
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  "textContent": "\n\n\nXabi Alonso has sent a message to Chelsea fans after being announced as the Blues' new manager.\n\nThe Spaniard has signed a four-year deal in west London, set to begin on July 1, 2026.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nIn a message to Chelsea fans, Alonso said: \"Chelsea is one of the biggest clubs in world football, and it fills me with immense pride to become manager of this great club.\n\n\"From my conversations with the ownership group and sporting leadership, it is clear we share the same ambition.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nTRENDING\n\nStories\n\nVideos\n\nYour Say\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n\"We want to build a team capable of competing consistently at the highest level and fighting for trophies.\n\n\"There is great talent in the squad and huge potential at this football club, and it will be my great honour to lead it.\n\n\"Now the focus is on hard work, building the right culture and winning trophies.\"\n\n**_More to follow..._**\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n**Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter**",
  "title": "Xabi Alonso sends message to Chelsea fans after being announced as new Blues manager"
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