Mauricio Pochettino has returned to the English Premier League and is set to become the new manager of Chelsea, according to reports by The Telegraph. The 51-year-old Argentinian is highly experienced in the Premier League, having led Tottenham Hotspur to the Champions League final in 2019.
Pochettino’s appointment comes as a much-needed relief for Chelsea fans, who have seen their team underperform this season despite a massive spending spree of almost £600 million ($741 million) during the past two transfer windows. With their current season projected to finish in the bottom half of the standings, Pochettino’s arrival is expected to spark a significant improvement.
The former Paris Saint-Germain manager had agreed to take charge at Chelsea last April, but Frank Lampard remained in the position despite a dismal run of results. Pochettino was due to take over the team in the summer, but it did not happen.
According to The Telegraph, an official announcement from Chelsea is expected within the next 48 hours. Pochettino’s contract is expected to last three years, with the Champions League winner succeeding Thomas Tuchel, who was fired in September after just a season at Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea has so far had to deal with three different managers this year, with Graham Potter overseeing 31 games before Lampard became the interim manager. Pochettino’s arrival is expected to bring stability and consistency to the team.
All things considered, Pochettino’s return to the Premier League is highly anticipated. Chelsea fans and football enthusiasts alike will be eager to see how he transforms the team and where he takes them from here.
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