Xabi Alonso's first Chelsea signing confirmed after transfer record broken

26 Jun 2026 22:01 BST | 5 min read

Suraj Radia | Editor

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The transfer window is up and running alongside the 2026 World Cup as teams continue to broker big money deals and make blockbuster signings this summer.

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Read more about: Premier League Andreas Schjelderup Benjamin Sesko Bruno Guimaraes Christos Tzolis Danny Welbeck Elliot Anderson Julián Álvarez Marco Palestra Maxence Lacroix Nico Paz