The former Real Madrid boss was appointed to replace the departed Liam Rosenior back in May, but he has only now begun his new role at Stamford Bridge. The Spaniard was pictured arriving at the club’s training ground on Thursday morning as players not involved at the World Cup returned for pre-season. The Blues will not be playing in European competition this coming term, having finished 10th under a combination of Enzo Maresca, Rosenior, and interim manager Calum McFarlane. New boss: Xabi AlonsoGettyAlonso has alreday been instrumental in the club’s transfer business this year, with the west Londoners already signing full-back Marco Pelastra, while Geovany Quenda, already signed before Alonso’s arrival, was announced on Wednesday as he finally completed his move from Sporting CP. The ex-B