{"id":1604,"date":"2026-08-19T13:02:01","date_gmt":"2026-08-19T13:02:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/footballars.xyz\/?p=1604"},"modified":"2026-08-19T13:02:01","modified_gmt":"2026-08-19T13:02:01","slug":"xabi-alonsos-stance-on-pedro-neto-is-no-surprise-after-chelseas-recent-business","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/footballars.xyz\/?p=1604","title":{"rendered":"Xabi Alonso’s stance on Pedro Neto is no surprise after Chelsea’s recent business"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso could end up losing Pedro Neto before the transfer window in Saudi Arabia closes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Al-Hilal are keen on signing Neto<\/a>, and it is thought that Chelsea<\/a> are willing to let the winger go for the right price.<\/p>\n

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What would YOU do with the \u00a3100m Chelsea could get for Pedro Neto? \ud83e\udef5<\/h3>\n

Al-Hilal are set for talks with the Blues this week!<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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The Chelsea Chronicle<\/strong> understands that Neto is also on Arsenal\u2019s radar<\/a>, so he is attracting plenty of interest at the minute.<\/p>\n

However, Alonso<\/a> appears very reluctant to let him go. <\/strong>According to TEAMtalk<\/a>, the Spaniard is in no rush to sell Neto.<\/p>\n

Looking at the theme of Chelsea\u2019s transfer window so far, the above is hardly a surprise. Alonso has been desperate to add more experience to this very young Chelsea squad.<\/p>\n

He has brought in Danny Welbeck<\/a> and Jordan Henderson<\/a>, who are both in their mid-30s, and also pursued Granit Xhaka before eventually turning to the former Liverpool captain.<\/p>\n

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Xhaka is 33 now and has made over 250 appearances in the Premier League<\/a>, so he also would have brought plenty of experience to Stamford Bridge<\/a> with him.<\/p>\n

Neto is not quite in that bracket yet, but the Portuguese is 26 and has played 180 times in the English top flight. He is definitely one of the more seasoned professionals in Alonso\u2019s squad.<\/p>\n

What will also appeal to Alonso is Neto\u2019s versatility. The Portugal international can play on both flanks and has even started as a wing-back under his new manager.<\/p>\n

Neto does frustrate the Chelsea fan base a lot of the time. His play can sometimes be too predictable, while he does not always get his head up and scan the pitch, instead choosing to run with it down when in possession of the ball.<\/p>\n

For a manager, though, it is easy to see his overall appeal. Neto is quick, versatile, hard-working and, of course, experienced at this level. He is clearly ticking a lot of boxes for Alonso.<\/p>\n

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