Premier League club Chelsea confirmed on Monday that Mauricio Pochettino has been appointed as the team’s new manager. The Argentinian has signed a two-year deal with the Blues and is set to begin his role on July 1, before the team embarks on its preseason tour of the United States. The contract includes the option for another year.
Following the dismissal of Graham Potter as Chelsea’s head coach on April 3, the club began building a list of potential successors, with Pochettino soon becoming the team’s first-choice replacement.
Co-sporting directors Paul Winstanley and Laurence Stuart, who led the search for a new manager, released the following statement: “Mauricio’s experience, standards of excellence, leadership qualities, and character will serve Chelsea Football Club well as we move forward.”
Before arriving at Stamford Bridge, Pochettino served as the head coach of PSG, leading the club to a French Cup and a Ligue 1 title during his 18-month tenure in Paris. 51-year-old Pochettino also served as the head coach of Tottenham Hotspur for five years, leading them to the 2019 UEFA Champions League final.
