Xabi Alonso tours Chelsea training ground ahead of July start

New manager Xabi Alonso visited Chelsea's training ground earlier this week with his coaching staff. He will formally join Chelsea on 1 July. The visit took place at the club's Cobham base. Alonso and his staff used the trip to familiarise themselves with the set‑up.

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Understanding the environment was the stated aim of the trip. The early exposure aims to let him hit the ground running when his tenure begins.

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Alonso is 44 years old. The timing of the visit aligns with his upcoming appointment.