Fabrizio Romano provides Chelsea manager search update

Fabrizio Romano, a transfer expert, shared his latest insights on Chelsea’s quest for a new manager this week. Chelsea fans are eagerly awaiting news regarding who their next manager will be, with some feeling a sense of urgency for updates. Romano stated that as of now, no one will know the club's new manager until the end of the season, when an announcement is expected. Speculation has been widespread, yet little has substantial backing at this time. Notably, rumors of Xavi being approached were promptly dismissed by credible sources.

Regarding the search for a new manager, Romano reported: "There is nothing ongoing between Chelsea and Xavi Hernandez. That’s my understanding as of today. If tomorrow morning they decide to meet, I will let you know. But as of today, beginning of May, zero contacts between Xavi and Chelsea."

He elaborated on Chelsea's ongoing process, saying, "The feeling at the club is that they are still at early stages, talking to candidates, representatives of candidates, and preparing the final list. But still nothing advanced, still nothing decided."

In other news, Chelsea’s acquisition of Joao Pedro has proven successful, which the club aims to replicate during the upcoming summer transfer market. Additionally, recent reports indicate that Chelsea has dismissed any pursuit to bring Xavi Hernandez back as their manager, according to Ben Jacobs. Curiously, Jacobs had just reported contact with Xavi before this latest update was shared.