Mauricio Pochettino confirmed as new head coach of Chelsea
Pochettino takes the Chelsea role Credit: Stuart Franklin - UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images
Mauricio Pochettino has been announced as the new head coach of Chelsea Football Club, effective from the 2023/24 season.
The Argentine will commence his role on 1 July 2023 with a two-year contract that includes an option for a further year.
Laurence Stewart and Paul Winstanley, Chelsea’s co-sporting directors, expressed their confidence in Pochettino's experience, leadership, and coaching methodology.
"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," they said.
The club's owners, Todd Boehly, Behdad Eghbali, José E. Feliciano, Mark Walter and Hansjörg Wyss, also shared their excitement about the new appointment.
They stated, "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."
Pochettino is renowned for his high-energy, visually appealing coaching style and his commitment to helping young players reach their potential.
The 51-year-old brings a wealth of experience to his new role, having previously coached in the Premier League as well as in Spain and France. His most recent position was at Paris Saint-Germain.
Pochettino's staff at Chelsea will include Jesus Perez, Miguel d’Agostino, Toni Jimenez, and Sebastiano Pochettino.
