In a surprising turn of events, Chelsea FC has announced the mutual departure of Head Coach Mauricio Pochettino.
The club confirmed the news through an official statement, with Sporting Directors Laurence Stewart and Paul Winstanley expressing their gratitude for Pochettino’s contributions during his tenure.
“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,” the statement read.
Mauricio Pochettino also shared his thoughts on the departure: “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.”
Joining Pochettino in his exit are key members of his coaching team: Jesus Perez, Miguel d’Agostino, Toni Jimenez, and Sebastiano Pochettino.
The club has stated that no further comments will be made until a new Head Coach is appointed.
Pochettino’s tenure at Chelsea was marked by a challenging first half of the season, leading to mounting pressure on his position.
Despite this, he managed to steer the team to a respectable sixth-place finish in the Premier League.
Additionally, Chelsea finished as runners-up in the Carabao Cup and reached the semi-finals of the FA Cup, showcasing the potential and resilience of the squad under his leadership.