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Amid Liverpool’s interest in the same deal
“Chelsea” has signed its first deal under the leadership of Spanish coach Xabi Alonso, who will lead the “blues” from next season.
and:Chelsea has announced the appointment of Xabi Alonso, the former coach of Real Madrid, as the technical director of the London club. After the end of the current season.
Chelsea are set to spend big on a goalkeeper this summer as they prepare for Xabi Alonso’s first season in charge.
The 44-year-old will take charge of a team that has failed to live up to expectations this season as Chelsea’s chances of qualifying for next season’s European competitions have dwindled after losing to Manchester City in the FA Cup final on Saturday.
It appears that signing a new goalkeeper will be a priority at Chelsea, with Sunderland’s £50m-rated Robin Roofes attracting interest from both Chelsea and Liverpool.
The Sun newspaper reports that both clubs are interested in signing Rufus, who has been a prominent figure in his first season in the Premier League amid uncertainty over their first-choice goalkeepers.
From Liverpool’s point of view, it is about speculation about the future of Brazilian Alisson, who is still linked with Juventus.
But the scrutiny over Chelsea’s goalkeeper options is ahead of the 2025-26 season, with Robert Sanchez failing to fully impress his first choice since joining from Brighton.
Rufus has kept ten clean sheets for Sunderland, who far exceeded pre-season expectations, and as a result the 23-year-old is now valued at more than five times the £9million he was signed for last summer.
Although Chelsea may miss out on European participation entirely next season, Alonso’s deal has been well received.
The Spanish manager was the focus of many of Europe’s elite clubs 12 months ago and his stock remains high despite being sacked just seven months after signing a three-year deal at Real amid turmoil at the club.
