May 28, (THEWILL) – Mauricio Pochettino has officially signed a three-year contract with Chelsea, according to sources privy to the deal.
Pochettino, along with his trusted backroom team comprising Jesus Perez, Miguel D’Agostino, and Toni Jimenez, will join the Stamford Bridge club. While Chelsea has yet to make an official announcement regarding Pochettino’s appointment, news of his imminent arrival brings a sense of relief to the club’s supporters following a lacklustre 2022/2023 season.
During the course of the season, Chelsea dismissed Thomas Tuchel and Graham Potter from their positions as head coaches, with Interim Manager, Frank Lampard, failing to improve the team’s performance. Under Lampard’s guidance, the club suffered eight defeats out of ten games, including a humiliating 4-1 loss to Manchester United.
Despite significant investments in the transfer window, Chelsea currently sits at a disappointing 12th position in the EPL table, having lost 16 matches and scoring a mere 37 league goals, their worst tally in Premier League history. The appointment of Mauricio Pochettino was the culmination of Chelsea’s pursuit, which involved discussions with various candidates, including Julian Nagelsmann.
Pochettino, aged 51, has been without a club since leaving Paris Saint-Germain in 2022, following an 18-month tenure that saw him secure a Ligue 1 title but fall short in the Champions League. Notably, Pochettino transformed Chelsea’s fierce rivals, Tottenham, into contenders for the Premier League title and guided them to their first-ever appearance in a Champions League final. While criticism regarding his inability to win trophies persists, Pochettino’s working methods, tactical acumen, and ability to foster strong relationships with players have earned widespread acclaim.
Jude Obafemi is a versatile senior Correspondent at THEWILL Newspapers, excelling in sourcing, researching, and delivering sports news stories for both print and digital publications.
