Xavi agreed to take over at Chelsea! However, there's one problem

The London club isn't sure Xavi is exactly who they need.

Details: According to renowned and reputable journalist and insider Ben Jacobs on his social media page X, Xavi's representatives admitted that Chelsea did indeed make an offer to the Spanish specialist and even received his preliminary agreement, but things later went off script.

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It is reported that Xavi was already preparing to move to England, but Chelsea suddenly halted negotiations at the last minute and completely pulled out of the deal. The reasons behind the Blues' management decision remain unknown.

It seems Chelsea's board now wants to see one of Xabi Alonso, Marco Silva, or Andoni Iraola at the helm.

Currently, Chelsea sits ninth in the Premier League, and after a recent home defeat to Nottingham Forest, the Blues’ hopes of qualifying for European competition are rapidly fading.

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