Chelsea Announce Mauricio Pochettino Appointment With Two-Year Contract Confirmed

Chelsea have formally introduced the appointment of Mauricio Pochettino because the membership’s head coach, with the Argentine signing on a two-year cope with an possibility to increase for an extra 12 months.

Mauricio Pochettino has formally been appointed as Chelsea‘s new head coach on a two-year contract, the membership has confirmed.

Pochettino had been rumoured to take over from Frank Lampard as Blues boss forward of subsequent season for a number of months, however we now have official affirmation.

Chelsea Soccer Membership is happy to announce Mauricio Pochettino because the membership’s new head coach!

— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) Could 29, 2023

He'll start his position with the membership on 1 July 2023 on a two-year deal, with the membership having an possibility to increase for an extra 12 months.

The 51-year-old has been and not using a job since parting methods with Paris Saint-Germain final 12 months, the place he guided the membership to a Ligue 1 title and the Coupe de France.

He additionally has a wealth of Premier League expertise, having beforehand managed Southampton and Tottenham Hotspur.

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In a press release on the membership’s web site, co-sporting administrators 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 additionally declared how happy they're 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.”