Mauricio Pochettino, the new Chelsea coach

Argentinian Mauricio Pochettino there will be a new coach Chelsea for the next two seasons and another optional one, the English club The announced on Monday Premier League.

New technician blue, 51 years old, deputy Frank Lampard after a tumultuous campaign in which the team from west London had as many as four coaches and was left out of European competitions.

Chelsea, who were bought by American billionaire Todd Boehly last season, rely on Pochettino’s experience in the Premier League, having gone through Southampton and Tottenham Hotspur, take advantage of a team full of stars and built from scratch «Mauricio is a world-class coach with an outstanding career. We look forward to having him at the club,” Chelsea’s owners, who in addition to Boehly include Behdad Eghbali, José E. Feliciano, Mark Walter and Hansjörg Wyss, announced today in a statement. They emphasized that Pochettino is known for the high energy and brilliance that characterizes his team, while building a reputation for helping young players develop to their full potential within a strong team spirit.

Chelsea football club is pleased to announce Mauricio Pochettino as the club’s new head coach!

— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) May 29, 2023

Chelsea sporting directors Laurence Stewart and Paul also praised the Argentine’s experience, high standards of excellence, character and leadership today. “He is a winning coach who has worked at the highest level, in several leagues and in several languages. His ethics, tactical approach and commitment to development made him an exceptional candidate,” the two managers added.