Xabi Alonso: Managing Chelsea is a great honor. I'm excited for this challenge

Spanish coach Xabi Alonso expressed his immense happiness after taking the helm at Chelsea, stating that managing one of the world's biggest clubs is a great honor for him, and he is eager to embark on this new chapter with the Blues.

Alonso said: "It’s a wonderful feeling and a great honor to be at this great club, which is regarded as one of the best in the world and has achieved significant success in recent decades. It’s a true privilege for me. Now, I am passionately looking forward to starting this challenge."

The Spanish coach added that Chelsea has a remarkable group of players and great potential, emphasizing that his goal is to build a team capable of consistently competing at the highest levels and returning to winning trophies, while focusing on instilling a culture of hard work and victory within the club.

Alonso officially begins his role at Chelsea after signing a four-year contract, amid great hopes from the club's fans that he will lead the team back to the Champions League and compete for domestic and continental titles in the upcoming seasons.