Mauricio Pochettino is the new Chelsea manager | international football

Argentinian Maurício Pochettino is back in England as Chelsea’s football coach, after signing a two-year contract, with an option for one more.

“Chelsea Football Club is pleased to confirm that Maurício Pochettino will be coach of the men’s team from the start of the 2023-24 season. “, say Londoners on their official page.

Pochettino, 51, had been without a club since June 2022, after spending two seasons at the helm of Paris Saint-Germain, with which he won a French League, a French Cup and a Super Cup, but with the club failing again in the Champions League.

Before, the Argentine was almost six seasons ahead of Tottenham, from which he was fired in November 2019, having been out of action for more than a year, before joining PSG in January 2021, roughly in the middle of the season.

“Mauritius’ 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 level.”

In England, Pochettino will have us “blues” his third experience, having also managed Southampton in 2012-13 and 2013-14.

Next season will be challenging for the London club, after having had the worst ranking in recent years, finishing 12th, after constant coach changes and after the change of ownership, still in May 2022.