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Xabi Alonso requests Turkish national star from Chelsea — NoorSada

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Xabi Alonso requests Turkish national star from Chelsea

Real Sociedad coach Xabi Alonso has made a demand to Chelsea management for the Turkish footballer.

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May 17 · 2 min read

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Quick summary

Real Sociedad under Xabi Alonso's management has made contact with Chelsea to sign the Turkish national team player. The emergence of the transfer request shows that the footballer in question has caught the attention of European clubs' radar.

Why it matters

Should the Turkish footballer transfer to a prestigious La Liga club like Real Sociedad, the reputation of the national team and Turkish football in Europe would increase. This move demonstrates that despite the player's inability to establish himself at Chelsea, top-level clubs still maintain interest in him.

Real Sociedad's head coach Xabi Alonso is reportedly seeking a Turkish-origin national team player from Chelsea management.

This request in the transfer market is being assessed as an indication of the player's international performance and prestige.

Sources — how we know this

PrimarySözcü GazetesiMay 17, 2026

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Quick summary

Real Sociedad under Xabi Alonso's management has made contact with Chelsea to sign the Turkish national team player. The emergence of the transfer request shows that the footballer in question has caught the attention of European clubs' radar.

Why it matters

Should the Turkish footballer transfer to a prestigious La Liga club like Real Sociedad, the reputation of the national team and Turkish football in Europe would increase. This move demonstrates that despite the player's inability to establish himself at Chelsea, top-level clubs still maintain interest in him.

Sources — how we know this

PrimarySözcü GazetesiMay 17, 2026

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