Alonso tells five Chelsea veterans they can leave
Xabi Alonso has begun reshaping his squad at Chelsea, reportedly telling five senior players they are free to find new clubs. The move comes less than a week into pre-season as the manager looks to make his mark. Players affected include Filip Jorgensen, Axel Disasi, Benoit Badiashile, Alejandro Garnacho, and Liam Delap. Chelsea have also brought in new signings as they prepare for the upcoming season.
Match highlights
- Xabi Alonso has informed five senior Chelsea players they are not part of his plans.
- The players told to leave are Filip Jorgensen, Axel Disasi, Benoit Badiashile, Alejandro Garnacho, and Liam Delap.
- Reports suggest the combined market value of these players is about £160 million.
- Alejandro Garnacho and Liam Delap both struggled in their debut seasons at Chelsea.
- Chelsea have already signed Geovany Quenda, Emmanuel Emegha, and Marco Palestra to bolster the squad.
