Chelsea appoint Alonso on four-year deal

" Chelsea is one of the biggest clubs in world football and it fills me with immense pride to become manager of this great club," said Alonso. "From my conversations with the ownership group and sporting leadership, it is clear we share the same ambition. We want to build a team capable of competing consistently at the highest level and fighting for trophies. "There is great talent in the squad and huge potential at this football club and it will be my great honour to lead it. …