Xabi Alonso, the new technical director of the English Chelsea team, explained the reasons for taking over the training of the Blues.
The Blues had contracted with the Spanish technical director, starting from next season, with a contract until summer 2030.
Officially.. Xabi Alonso as technical director of Chelsea until 2030
Xabi Alonso talks about the reasons for taking over Chelsea's training
Alonso said in statements reported by the "Football London" website: "For me, there are football principles that do not accept compromise, and they are necessary to feel passion for what I do".
He continued: "In football, you must be prepared to do everything in your power to compete at the highest levels, so you cannot be lenient in anything, you must give everything you have for the benefit of the team, and the team is always the most important".
He added: "The team's potential and squad greatly excited me, as I found a team to work with, create a distinctive style of play, instill enthusiasm on the pitch, and connect with the fans".
He continued: "The team's potential and squad greatly excited me, as I found a team to work with, create a distinctive style of play, instill enthusiasm on the pitch, and connect with the fans".
He stressed: "It is a wonderful feeling, and a great honor, to be part of this historic club, one of the best clubs in the world, which has achieved remarkable successes in the past decades, it is a great honor, and I now look forward to this challenge".
He went on: "I know the energy this stadium has, and we must create this energy and this connection with all parties".
He concluded: "This is the right time for me, after my experience in Germany and Spain, I have always been excited to try coaching in the English Premier League, and it came at the right time, and at the right club, with a good opportunity and a wonderful feeling".
