27 May 2026 16:12:37
Does anyone know why Xavi Alonso's not starting his job until July 1st?
For me that's like 6 weeks too late to speak to the players who will be jetting off to the World Cup or holiday.
Also transfer window is already 2 weeks in.
27 May 2026 16:20:29
It's probably just a contractual issue. My guess is he will speak to the players individually and be in constant contact with the club's decision-makers.
I'm also only guessing, but I would think a lot of players are away on holiday before meeting up at their respective international training camps.
27 May 2026 17:46:14
Players and Managers contracts are usually timed up to 30th June, so he probably contractually can't start new employment until 1st July. The window isn't open until 15th June. I'm sure he isn't sitting around with a PlayStation. Plenty of things can be done before he gets on the grass.
27 May 2026 18:24:20
Players are away from now until mid July, possibly August. What's he meant to be doing or meeting? He'll be in contact with the SDs, etc., discussing targets & players, but he doesn't have to have actually started for that to happen.
27 May 2026 21:37:53
J, do you really think he is not talking to the players?