Mauricio Pochettino breaks silence after is shock Chelsea exit as club issue brief statement

Chelsea has released a brief statement following the surprising news that Mauricio Pochettino has left the club by mutual agreement. The Argentine manager’s departure comes just days after the end of the Premier League season, during which the team had shown a marked improvement in form.

Unexpected Departure

Pochettino’s exit has caught many by surprise, especially considering the team’s recent positive performances. Now, Chelsea’s management, including Todd Boehly, is working on a shortlist of potential replacements. This latest development adds another twist to the club’s turbulent period since the American ownership took over.

In their succinct announcement, Chelsea stated, “Chelsea FC can confirm that the Club and Mauricio Pochettino have mutually agreed to part ways.” Sporting Directors Laurence Stewart and Paul Winstanley added, “On behalf of everyone at Chelsea, we would like to express our gratitude to Mauricio for his service this season. He will always be welcome at Stamford Bridge, and we wish him the very best in his future endeavors.”

Backroom Staff Also Departs

Alongside Pochettino, his backroom team, including Jesus Perez, Miguel d’Agostino, Toni Jimenez, and Sebastiano Pochettino, have also left the club.

Pochettino’s Farewell

Pochettino himself issued a short statement: “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.”

Potential Replacements

According to The Telegraph, discussions with sporting directors Winstanley and Stewart, as well as co-controlling owner Behdad Eghbali, culminated in Pochettino’s departure. The report also mentions several candidates being considered for the managerial position, including Stuttgart manager Sebastian Hoeness, Girona’s Miche, Ipswich Town’s Kieran McKenna, and Leicester’s Enzo Maresca.

A Busy Summer Ahead

This summer promises to be another eventful one at Stamford Bridge. With Boehly expected to be active in the transfer market, the search for Pochettino’s replacement will add to the club’s already busy agenda