It’s a little surprise that this seemingly quiet Tuesday evening has in store for us. Mauricio Pochettino, Chelsea coach since last summer, will leave the London team after just one season. It is the serious media The Telegraph which has just revealed the bombshell, explaining that the former PSG is part of a joint agreement with the club, following several meetings in recent days.
The latest took place this Tuesday morning. It was a review meeting of the season, and it was on this occasion that Pochettino agreed with the thinking heads of the London project – Paul Winstanley and Laurence Stewart – to terminate his contract and pack his bags. A departure which, according to the newspaper, took place in a rather peaceful manner, and the two parties will part ways on good terms.
Chelsea are already looking for a replacement
It must be said that the Argentinian was rather criticized across the Channel during his only season at Stamford Bridge. Even if Chelsea were finally able to finish in European position, this sixth place in the Premier League remains disappointing given the expectations and investments made by management. Just like the content offered by the Blues has often been disappointing.
According to The Telegraph, Chelsea are already working on a replacement. Management wishes to enlist a coach who is a priori rather young, and several names have already been mentioned by the media: Sebastian Hoeness, Michel, Kieran McKenna and Enzo Maresca. With Bayern or FC Barcelona, it is therefore a new big European club which is looking for a new leader. But it’s also a rather prestigious coach who makes himself available…
