I still have scars: Xabi Alonso on his Real Madrid exitSpanish coach Xabi Alonso has officially taken charge of Chelsea, marking the start of an exciting new chapter in the Premier League. At 44, after a brief spell at Real Madrid and his historic unbeaten campaign with Bayer Leverkusen, the Tolosa-born manager is fully motivated to lead the London clubs project.Self-criticism after his spell at the BernabuSpeaking to The Athletic, Alonso reflected maturely on his departure from the Madrid club and said the experience served as a learning process for his professional development:Fortunately, I dont have many scars in my career. I have one, but it heals. Now that its closed, Im very motivated. Ive been very self-critical, thinking about what I could have done better because things didnt turn out as I expected.An unprecedented role and a shared visionThe tactician is taking on a role never before seen at the British institution, serving as both head coach and sporting director. The board has already made a major investment in signings including the arrival of Colo Barco to build a competitive squad for the new season.Alonso explained that their shared assessment of the teams potential was the decisive factor in signing his contract, guided by a mix of heart and instinct to take Chelsea back to the top of European football.This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in here.