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·29 May 2023

Chelsea announce Mauricio Pochettino as new manager

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Chelsea have confirmed that Mauricio Pochettino will take over as permanent manager after signing a two-year contract with the option for a third.

Several candidates have been linked and interviewed for the vacant position, with the Blues conducting an exhaustive search to ensure they make the right choice for the future.


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Julian Nagelsmann was considered the front-runner for the job, with the former Bayern Munich manager boasting a strong rapport with some board members.

However, despite being interviewed, the German tactician pulled out of the race for reasons he remains cryptic about despite various circulating reports.

Luis Enrique was another who was considered for the role – but his long-term absence from club football was an issue the Chelsea bosses could not shake, having previously managed the Spanish national team over the last four years.

Sporting CP’s Ruben AmorimBurnley’s Vincent Kompany, Celtic’s Angelos Postecoglou and Palmeiras’ Abel Ferreira have all been linked with the Chelsea hot seat.

However, the club have settled on Pochettino, whose familiarity with the Premier League and ability to develop young talent have proven too good for the Blues to ignore.

The former Tottenham Hotspur boss will get a lot of stick from the Chelsea faithful for his previous association with their local neighbours.

However, Pochettino may just be the breath of fresh air the club needs following an appalling campaign riddled with criticism, poor performances and thoughtless managerial changes.

The right man for the job?

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Pochettino’s trophyless tenure at Tottenham shrouded his achievements, leaving Chelsea fans hesitant to back the club’s choice amid fears that the trend will continue at Stamford Bridge.

However, his record at Spurs can not be swept under the carpet, with many people claiming the former Southampton boss overachieved with the club.

Between his 2014 appointment and his dismissal midway through the 2019/20 season, the Argentine earned 382 points from 202 Premier League matches (W113, D43, L46).

Pochettino also recorded 1.89 points per match, with his side scoring 372 goals and conceding 206.

They also came within touching distance of the Premier League title in the 2015/16 campaign and reached the Champions League final in 2019.

Pochettino’s achievements at Spurs came despite the club’s minimal budget, with the Argentine utilising the club’s academy to craft a competitive team that rarely missed out on the Champions League places.

His defined tactical style and ability to galvanise a squad works in Chelsea’s favour amid the club’s current lack of direction that has left several players questioning their long-term future.

The 51-year-old will be a breath of fresh air for Chelsea, and his appointment will help calm the storm brewing rapidly at the club.

Pochettino will bring a sense of direction, purpose and renewed hopes of restoring the club to its former status, especially after their worst-ever campaign in the Premier League era.

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