New Chelsea boss Xabi Alonso: Aim is to build a competitive team

Published Jul 27, 09:57 AM UTC

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On July 27, 2026, Chelsea's new Spanish manager Xabi Alonso held a press conference ahead of the Sydney Super Cup and the club's pre-season tour. When asked about the imminent arrival of French defender Maxence Lacroix, Alonso declined to confirm the transfer but emphasized his goal of building a 'competitive' team capable of winning the Premier League. The article, published by L'Équipe, highlights Alonso's cautious approach to discussing squad changes while signaling his ambition for the upcoming season.

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Ahead of the Sydney Super Cup and Chelsea's pre-season tour, new Blues manager Xabi Alonso addressed the media in a press conference. When questioned about the impending arrival of French defender Maxence Lacroix, the Spanish coach offered little confirmation.

Without directly confirming the transfer, the former midfielder stated his ambition to build a "competitive" squad capable of winning the Premier League.

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Original headline: Xabi Alonso : «Nous voulons construire une équipe compétitive»

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