Chelsea announce Pochettino appointment as head coach

Argentinean manager Mauricio Pochettino has taken over the job at Chelsea.

"Chelsea Football Club is delighted to announce Mauricio Pochettino as the club's new head coach!" the Blues' press office said in a statement.

The 51-year-old has signed a two-year contract with an option to extend for another season. He will begin his new position on July 1.

Pochettino's last job was at PSG, which he left last summer. In addition, the Argentine coached Tottenham, Southampton and Espanyol.

Chelsea finished 12th in the Premier League with 44 points in the 2022/2023 season. Since April, the team has been temporarily led by Frank Lampard.

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