Chelsea winger Raheem Sterling has expressed his support for the appointment of Mauricio Pochettino as the club’s new manager.
Following the sacking of Graham Potter back in February due to poor performances, the Premier League giants have been on the lookout for a permanent manager.
Initially, former Bayern Munich boss Julian Nagelsmann and Spaniard Luis Enrique were considered frontrunners for the job at Stamford Bridge.
However, Pochettino emerged victorious, securing the position after being sacked by Paris Saint-Germain almost a year ago.
This marks Pochettino’s return to the managerial role, and Sterling is among those who endorse his appointment.
Sky Sports reports that Pochettino’s appointment was confirmed on Monday, May 29, with the ex-PSG boss said to have penned a two-year deal with the west Londoners.
Sterling backs Mauricio Pochettino
Sterling, who joined Chelsea from Manchester City in the summer of 2022, has now declared that Pochettino is the right man for the job at Stamford Bridge.
While Poch will be inheriting a shell-shocked squad which finished a lowly 12th with a paltry 44 points, Sterling contends he has what it takes to steer the club to greater heights.
The former Man City winger went on to highlight the three qualities the Argentine will be bringing with him to Stamford Bridge.
“He will bring leadership, he will challenge players physically and mentally. I feel he is going to come here and he is going to have the personality that everyone is going to respect,” Sterling said via The Sun.
“That’s what we need, someone in charge,” he added.
Poch is no stranger to the Premier League, having previously managed Tottenham Hotspur and Southampton.
Pochettino approves first summer signing
Earlier, Sports Brief reported Mauricio Pochettino has okayed Chelsea’s pursuit of Sporting Lisbon star Manuel Ugarte.
Ugarte is wanted at Stamford Bridge to partner with Enzo Fernandez in the central midfield department.
Pochettino has been charged with the responsibility of undertaking a major rebuild at the west London club.