Chelsea have officially announced the appointment of Mauricio Pochettino as the club’s head coach, with the Argentine signing on a two-year deal with an option to extend for a further year.
Mauricio Pochettino has officially been appointed as Chelsea‘s new head coach on a two-year contract, the club has confirmed.
Pochettino had been rumoured to take over from Frank Lampard as Blues boss ahead of next season for several months, but we now have official confirmation.
Chelsea Football Club is pleased to announce Mauricio Pochettino as the club’s new head coach!
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) May 29, 2023
He will begin his role with the club on 1 July 2023 on a two-year deal, with the club having an option to extend for a further year.
The 51-year-old has been without a job since parting ways with Paris Saint-Germain last year, where he guided the club to a Ligue 1 title and the Coupe de France.
He also has a wealth of Premier League experience, having previously managed Southampton and Tottenham Hotspur.
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In a statement on the club’s website, co-sporting directors Laurence Stewart and Paul Winstanley had their say on the appointment.
“Mauricio’s experience, standards of excellence, leadership qualities and character will serve Chelsea Football Club well as we move forward. He is a winning coach, who has worked at the highest levels, in multiple leagues and languages. His ethos, tactical approach and commitment to development all made him the exceptional candidate.”
Co-owners Todd Boehly, Behdad Eghbali, Jose E. Feliciano, Mark Walter and Hansjorg Wyss also declared how pleased they are with the Argentine’s appointment.
“The sporting team conducted a diligent and thoughtful process that the Board is proud of. We are delighted that Mauricio will be joining Chelsea. Mauricio is a world-class coach with an outstanding track record. We are all looking forward to having him on board.”
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