EPL: 'I'm so surprised' - Rio Ferdinand on Alonso's move to Chelsea

Rio Ferdinand commented on his surprise regarding Xabi Alonso's decision to become Chelsea's new manager, signing a four-year contract. Although Alonso has always had a special affection for Liverpool, he chose to succeed Liam Rosenior at Stamford Bridge. Ferdinand suggested that Alonso could have waited to see how the situation with Arne Slot at Liverpool would unfold before making this decision.