New Chelsea manager

MAURICIO POCHETTINO has finally signed as the new head coach of Premier League side Chelsea.

The Argentine put pen to paper at Stamford Bridge on Sunday, May 28. He will replace interim manager Frank Lampard on a deal that ties him to the club until June 2026. His appointment was confirmed on Twitter by the respected sports journalist Fabrizio Romano, who wrote: ‘Mauricio Pochettino has finally signed the contract as new Chelsea head coach after verbal agreement reached two weeks ago’.

‘#CFC Official statement ready, he’s starting his job as Chelsea manager next week. Contract will be valid until June 2026. Here we go confirmed’, he continued.

The 51 ­ year ­ old was expected to be announced as Chelsea’s new boss after a lengthy period where the club interviewed several potential candidates after sacking Graham Potter. An official statement from Chelsea FC was expected to be released confirming the news.

Pochettino will be fully aware of the task he faces with the Blues currently enjoying one of their worst seasons in a long time, languishing in mid­table.

Todd Boehly splashed an incredible amount of cash on new players before the start of this season but they were unable to inspire the team to success.

It is rumoured that many of those same new recruits now face be ing moved on to fresh pastures, along with a number of the origi nal squad.