CHELSEA REACH VERBAL AGREEMENT WITH POCHETTINO TO BECOME NEXT MANAGER

April 26, 2023

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Mauricio Pochettino has reportedly reached a verbal agreement to become the next Chelsea manager with the deal set to be completed within days.

Mail Sport revealed the former Tottenham boss held further talks with the Stamford Bridge hierarchy on Tuesday as he nears a Premier League return.

It has now been reported that Pochettino’s appointment has moved a step closer with Chelsea hoping to finalise a deal by the end of the week.

The 51-year-old Argentine has been out of managerial work since being fired by Paris Saint-Germain at the end of last season.

However, Club legend Frank Lampard is expected to remain in his role as interim manager until the end of the current campaign with Pochettino starting work over the summer.

Previous conversations between Pochettino and the Chelsea executives were described as ‘incredibly positive’ after he became front-runner for the job when Julian Nagelsmann backed out.

Starting in the summer would allow Pochettino, who guided Tottenham to the Champions League final in 2019, a fresh start ahead of the new campaign.

He would have a full pre-season to implement his methods and trim Chelsea’s bloated squad, as well as getting to know the squad before taking charge of a game.