ALONSO: “THERE IS INTEREST IN GARNACHO FROM OTHER CLUBS!” 👀 Xabi's FIRST Chelsea press conference

First press conference with Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso following his official unveiling at Stamford Bridge ahead of the 2026/27 season. Alonso discusses his ambition to return Chelsea to European football and build a brave, competitive team with the right mentality. He calls Cole Palmer a special talent and a key attacking player, confirms he wants Enzo Fernandez to stay and outlines how Marco Palestra can adapt to the Premier League. He also addresses interest in Alejandro Garnacho, Nicolas Jackson’s return for the pre-season tour, Chelsea players still competing at the 2026 FIFA World Cup and his belief that Spain can win the tournament. Alonso also speaks about working with the sporting directors and his excitement at managing in the Premier League. 📺 Please subscribe, like the video and share wherever you can! 👉    / @beanymansports   💬 Help support the channel from only £0.99p a month! Get special loyalty badges next to your name in the comments and live chat! You'll also get team badge emojis from your favourite team to use in live chat and premieres! Click ‘Join’ below the video for more info or visit 👉    / @beanymansports   ⚠️ DO NOT copy and re-upload any part of this video anywhere otherwise copyright strikes will be made! You do not have my permission to use this footage. 🔔 To make sure you don't miss any of my videos on this and my other channels please: Subscribe here! 👉    / @beanymansports   🐦 Twitter:   / beanymansports   🎵 TikTok:   / beanymansports   📸 Instagram:   / beanymansports   📘 Facebook:   / beanymansports   📧 For business enquiries, sponsorships and ads, please contact: 👉 [email protected] ⏱ Timeline 0:00 Intro and Xabi Alonso welcome 0:45 What excites him about taking charge of Chelsea 1:19 Readiness to manage a club the size of Chelsea 2:02 First season ambitions and European qualification 2:59 Returning players hunger after last season 4:00 Qualities players need to thrive under Alonso 4:47 Missing Europe and impact on Chelsea squad plans 5:31 Enzo Fernandez talks and his Chelsea future 6:01 Manager role and working with sporting directors 6:51 Premier League return and Chelsea managerial history 7:55 First impressions of Cole Palmer and his key role 9:06 Marco Palestra qualities and Premier League adaptation 10:01 Tactical identity, formations and playing brave football 10:50 World Cup absences and adapting pre-season plans 11:45 Liverpool affection and moving to London with family 12:17 Spain World Cup memories and France semi-final 13:25 Spain chances of matching the 2008 to 2012 era 14:00 Time to build and Premier League title ambitions 15:11 Alejandro Garnacho absence and transfer interest 15:36 Nicolas Jackson return and pre-season tour plans 16:13 Outro | Please like the video and subscribe! #chelsea #cfc #xabialonso | Xabi Alonso Chelsea press conference today