Chelsea departed ways with coach Mauricio Pochettino by mutual consent after less than 11 months in charge.
Chelsea’s decision to part ways with Pochettino Argentine comes after the conclusion of an internal review into the club’s 2023-24 season performance by co-sporting directors Paul Winstanley and Laurence Stewart.
In an official statement, Winstanley and Stewart said: “On behalf of everyone at Chelsea, we would like to express our gratitude to Mauricio for his service this season. He will be welcome back to Stamford Bridge any time and we wish him all the very best in his future coaching career.”
Pochettino said after the decision: “Thank you to the Chelsea ownership group and Sporting Directors for the opportunity to be part of this football club’s history. The Club is now well positioned to keep moving forward in the Premier League and Europe in the years to come.”
Pochettino’s coaching staff members Jesus Perez, Miguel d’Agostino, Toni Jimenez and Sebastiano Pochettino also left the club.