Sports reporter Fabrizio Romano broke the news on Tuesday via X.
“Mauricio Pochettino and Chelsea part ways with immediate effect. Chelsea and Pochettino have already agreed on terms, as @Matt_Law_DT reports.
“Chelsea will consider a young manager as a priority to replace Pochettino,” he wrote.
A club statement on Tuesday confirmed that the club and Pochettino mutually agreed to part ways.
The statement noted that the Sporting Directors, Laurence Stewart and Paul Winstanley 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.”
Reacting, Pochettino was quoted saying, “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.”
Subsequently, the statement noted that Jesus Perez, Miguel d’Agostino, Toni Jimenez and Sebastiano Pochettino have left the club with Mauricio.
“The club will be making no further comment until such time as a newHead Coach is appointed,” the statement added.
Mauricio Pochettino has downplayed the significance of potentially leaving Chelsea at the end of the season, stating that it would “not be the end of the world.”
The Chelsea boss addressed recent speculation about his future following his team’s victory against Tottenham last week, calling for an end to what he described as “stupid rumours.”
Pochettino emphasized the importance of alignment between himself and his coaching staff with the club’s owners, indicating that this factor would be pivotal in determining his continuation at Chelsea.
Pochettino said the “organisation of the club is building” and that “we are all under assessment”.
Chelsea chairman Todd Boehly said on Thursday that his plans for the club are “coming together” but Pochettino has made clear that conversations with the club’s board at the end of the season should include his input.
“If we are happy, perfect,” said 52-year-old Pochettino.
“But it is not only if the owners are happy or the sporting directors happy… You need to ask us also, because maybe (we) say ‘we are not happy’ and we accept the situation and we need to split,” Pochettino said.
“It is not going to be the first time the coaching staff at the end of the season decide to not keep going. But at this end, it is always the opposite way, it is always the owners or the sporting directors.”
Pochettino, who has also managed Tottenham Hotspur and Paris St-Germain, said “two parties” are needed to “make a decision”.
“Maybe we are not happy because we arrive here with a job to do and in the end it has not happened,” he added. “I am not saying I am not happy.
“If we split it’s not a problem, it will not be the end of the world.”
Seventh-placed Chelsea have upcoming fixtures against Nottingham Forest on Saturday and Brighton on Wednesday, before concluding their Premier League season at home against Bournemouth on 19 May.
Mauricio Pochettino’s position at Chelseamay be secure, as co-owner Todd Boehly has expressed admiration for the team’s recent style of play, describing it as “beautiful football.”
Despite Chelsea’s current seventh position in the Premier League table, their recent improvement in form has kept their hopes alive for European qualification.
With seven points earned from their last three matches, they are closely trailing sixth-placed Newcastle United.
Nevertheless, the Chelsea board, known for their high expectations, had anticipated better results from Pochettino, especially given the significant investment in transfers in recent windows.
Concerns have also arisen over Pochettino’s rapport with the club’s ownership and sporting directors, Paul Winstanley and Lawrence Stewart, with reports suggesting limited communication between them.
However, there is a glimmer of optimism for Pochettino, as Boehly’s comments during a Sportico conference in Los Angeles indicate his appreciation for the team’s recent performances.
“We’ve seen the last two and a half games, at least in the second half at Aston Villa (2-2 draw), Tottenham (2-0 win) and West Ham (5-0 win) where we played just beautiful football,” he said.
“It was so fluid; it was exactly the way we drew it up, When we came out of the back, built up and moved up the pitch, (it was) very organised, as was the number of shots we had on board. In those two and a half games, you could really start to see what we were working on coming together. Even the commentary has changed over the last two and a half games. I’ve never seen anything change so quickly.”
Chelsea have a favourable run of fixtures in the remaining matches of the Premier League season, with clashes against Bournemouth, Brighton, and relegation-threatened Nottingham Forest.
Securing all nine points from these games, coupled with potential slips from Newcastle in their own fixtures, could see the Blues clinch a European spot for next season.
However, he defended his players by suggesting that even some of the greatest teams in football history have experienced similar setbacks.
The scoring commenced with Leandro Trossard’s goal in the fourth minute, followed by a barrage of four goals within 18 minutes in the second half.
Ben White and Kai Havertz each netted twice, handing Chelsea their most significant defeat in a London derby since March 1986.
“We talked at half-time about how it is not possible to start the game like this,” Pochettino said. “But we started [the second half] in a bad way again. We conceded two goals and in this moment, the team gave up. We were not in the game.”
Asked whether that capitulation made him question the character of some of his players, Pochettino continued: “No, it is not the character.
“I played football and I was in some similar situations with big, experienced players. I played with [Diego] Maradona, I played with Ronaldinho, and I played with [Gabriel] Batistuta. In some part of the season, these type of things can happen and you say ‘yes, these guys that were at the top, give up.’
“Sometimes, because of the opponent, because of our energy, because nothing is for you in this situation and you cannot find anything positive during the game, this type of thing happens. It will happen for sure with different teams.”
While Arsenal moved four points clear of Manchester City at the top of the table, having played two more games, with Liverpool sandwiched between them in second place, Chelsea face a scramble to qualify for Europe after suffering their 11th defeat of the season.
“We are capable of having an amazing performance and three days later, we show the extremes,” Pochettino added. “Our standards are not sustained for the bad days. When we have bad days, we are so bad. When we are good, we are capable of everything. It is another thing we need to be aware of that we need to increase for the future.”
Arteta had previously described Pochettino as a “father figure” dating back to their time together as players at Paris Saint-Germain and he said: “[I have] all the sympathy in the world, with everything that he’s been through and everything that he’s been doing. He knows that.
“I’ve been on the other side as well. He’s doing a great job. I think when you look at this team and analyse every second of them, they deserve to win many matches; they deserve to win against big teams.
“He’s doing a really good job so hopefully things will turn around and be as he deserves.”
Chelsea are away to Aston Villa on Saturday, while Arsenal play north London rivals Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday.
“We have to do our job. Now we have to wait and see [for Liverpool and Manchester City’s results],“ Arteta said. “We have a lot of games coming up. Let’s enjoy tonight and let’s go back to work.”
Mauricio Pochettino expressed delight at Chelsea’s spirited performance in their 1-1 draw with champions Manchester City at the Etihad.
Raheem Sterling’s goal put the Blues ahead just before half-time, but Rodri’s late equalizer salvaged a draw. Despite Chelsea’s inconsistent Premier League campaign, Pochettino, 51, found encouragement in their latest performance.
The Argentine told the BBC: “I’m so pleased. I told the players I feel so proud. In the last three games we’ve started to create a very good spirit.
“That’s the way we want to build our team. Today was a very good opportunity to show we’re going where we want.
“The first half was really, really good. We only conceded one chance — against a team like Manchester City who, for me, are the best team in the world.
“In the second half they force you to go deep, but we created chances to score the second goal and things could have been different.
“It’s important that the players realise that football is really competitive and to reach the level we want, we need to suffer.”
Chelsea looked dangerous on the counter throughout the game, with Nicolas Jackson missing an early chance from Malo Gusto’s cross. Ederson also denied Sterling a second goal from point-blank range in the second half.
Despite City’s 71% possession, they were frustrated by Chelsea. Pochettino will be hoping his side can replicate this performance in the Carabao Cup final against Liverpool next Sunday. He previewed the encounter and emphasized the importance of his side believing they can lift the trophy at Wembley.
He added: “Now we have a very good game against Liverpool [in the Carabao Cup final].
“The most important thing is to keep believing. Now we have to recover and prepare for the game as well as possible.”
Mauricio Pochettino, Chelsea’s manager at the age of 51, expresses confidence that playing at home will be a crucial factor in overturning the League Cup semi-final against Middlesbrough.
The London club, with a history of winning the League Cup five times, is set to face Middlesbrough on Tuesday, entering the match with a 1-0 deficit from the first leg.
“It is a passport to the final, to visit Wembley. It’s really important for us, the club, and for everyone,” Pochettino told reporters on Monday.
“We want to be in the final but first of all, we need to beat a very good team in Middlesbrough. We could not beat them in the first leg, but we are very confident that we can have a very good game in front of our fans and the energy from the fans.”
There is no chance French forward Christopher Nkunku will be fit to play due to a hip injury, the manager said, and Chelsea will also be without right back Malo Gusto.
Chelsea have recalled midfielder Cesare Casadei and forward Diego Moreira from loan spells at Leicester and Olympique Lyonnais.
“It will help us, as we had been suffering from injuries,” Pochettino said.
Casadei is ineligible to participate in this week’s League Cup or FA Cup matches as he has already featured for Leicester in both competitions.
Chelsea currently finds themselves in the ninth position on the Premier League table, trailing 12 points behind fourth-placed Aston Villa. They will face Aston Villa in the FA Cup fourth round on Friday.
Under Pochettino’s management,Chelsea has maintained an unbeaten record in their last eight games at Stamford Bridge across all competitions. Their upcoming league fixture is against league leaders Liverpool on January 31.
David Raya has supported Mikel Arteta‘s choice to introduce him as Munititions stockpile’s No.1 goalkeeper in the midst of analysis from the dad of his opponent Aaron Ramsdale.
The mid year marking from Brentford usurped the Britain worldwide recently and, notwithstanding a few high-profile mistakes, seems to hold the unequivocal support of his supervisor.
Ramsdale, in the mean time, has been restricted to appearances in the Carabao Cup since Raya’s advancement and has conceded he has begun to worry about his possibilities being remembered for the Three Lions crew for Euro 2024.
The previous Sheffield Joined together and Bournemouth star’s objective was probably not going to be progressed by a meeting given by his father last week in which he blamed Arteta for misusing of the circumstance concerning his goalkeepers.
Ramsdale will get an intriguing an open door to dazzle between the sticks this evening with Raya ineligible to confront his parent club Brentford according to the details of his credit bargain, and Raya will be willing his partner to do well no matter what the analysis he and Arteta have confronted.
Aaron Ramsdale will begin a Chief Association game interestingly since September 3 when Munititions stockpile take on Brentford
‘Everybody has their perspective,’ Raya let the Day to day Mail know when gotten some information about the consistent discussions over who ought to be Armory’s No.1.
‘To discuss let them. I have a generally excellent relationship with Aaron and the two of us are there to help the group. In the end the director picks who plays.’
Arteta, himself, was straightforwardly gotten some information about Ramsdale Snr’s remarks at his pre-match question and answer session and said: ‘Aaron, and any player who is playing short of what he needed, there are numerous sadly in a changing area of 24 players, their way of behaving that we request and we expect is to challenge and make each other better continually.
‘Continuously have the reason and capacity to conquer what is happening and play and show with realities that you need to play, and you need to play more and how off-base I am and [think] ‘what might I do for the group when it is vital?’.
‘Aaron has had that mentality consistently since I have been here.’
Mauricio Pochettino jokingly mentioned that had he chosen to rest Enzo Fernandez and Moises Caicedo in the match against Arsenal, Chelsea’s owners might have taken extreme measures.
The midfield duo, Fernandez and Caicedo, had returned from international duty, representing Argentina and Ecuador, just early on Wednesday morning.
Pochettino acknowledged the wisdom of gradually reintroducing this £222 million midfield pairing to the lineup.
However, he also recognized that this wasn’t a viable option for the highly-anticipated London derby scheduled for Saturday.
“It’s crazy for players to come back from South America on Wednesday and play on Saturday,” Pochettino said [via The Standard].
“But if I say ‘OK, I’m going to give them a rest’ you will kill me, for sure if they don’t play – and the owner also!
“Today Caceido and Enzo arrived after two games in America and they were not fresh. But they are important players for us. It’s really tough to arrive like that.
“I hope now they can recover and train and in one week be at their best.”
The Blues marked their return from the international break with a thrilling match at Stamford Bridge over the weekend.
Chelsea initially took a two-goal lead, courtesy of Mykhailo Mudryk’s fortuitous cross and Cole Palmer’s successful penalties.
However, Mikel Arteta’s team staged a comeback, leveling the score.
Declan Rice capitalized on a mistake by Robert Sanchez to halve the deficit, and then substitute Leandro Trossard found the back of the net, securing a valuable point and maintaining their flawless Premier League record.
With Chelsea not participating in European competitions this season, they have a midweek break to allow their players some rest and recovery.
They are set to face Brentford on Saturday, October 28.
Mauricio Pochettino has called for fairness and consistency in the assessment of Chelsea’s spending, which has exceeded £1 billion under the ownership of Todd Boehly.
The recent £40 million signing of Cole Palmer from Manchester City has pushed Chelsea’s total spending in the last 16 months into the 10-figure range. During the summer window alone, over £400 million was spent on 12 players.
To balance these expenditures, Chelsea has also seen significant player sales earlier in the window, including the departures of midfielders Kai Havertz and Mason Mount for a combined £120 million.
Pochettino’s remarks highlight the need for impartiality and non-hypocrisy when evaluating clubs’ financial activities in football.
On Friday, Chelsea confirmed two key loan moves as part of their squad management strategy. 20-year-old striker Mason Burstow has embarked on a season-long loan to Sunderland, while Callum Hudson-Odoi, who had been associated with the club for 16 years, has made a transfer to Nottingham Forest.
Chelsea is gearing up to host Nottingham Forest at Stamford Bridge on Saturday, aiming to secure a third consecutive victory following their recent wins against Luton in the Premier League and AFC Wimbledon in the Carabao Cup.
Manager Mauricio Pochettino has made it clear that, given the substantial financial investments made by the club’s owners, failing to secure Champions League qualification in his debut season would be considered a disappointment. Pochettino also highlighted his responsibility to provide guidance and advice to owner Todd Boehly, who is relatively new to European football.
This demonstrates the club’s commitment to achieving success and stability in both domestic and European competitions.
“You can talk about being very surprised about (the billion-pound landmark), or not,” said Pochettino. “It depends. Today football is… we need to evolve. Today it’s different. Completely different. We manage a different type of numbers.
“If 20 years ago we had thought this was going to happen, maybe no one would believe it. But today, it’s normal in football, this type of money moving around.
“It’s a big business, football. And we cannot stop. I think we all get the benefit here, no? I think we cannot be hypocrites. To be involved in football in different areas, you (the press) there or me here. We are living all (what) that business produces.
“I’m not going to be here to give lessons to anyone, but I think football is about getting a good balance. For me, yes Chelsea is spending money. But also it’s selling players. Money in and money out.
“In that case, people arrive in a club in the Premier League like our owners, it’s normal. They want to settle and develop their project, and we are people that are going to help them to be right in their decisions, because we are professionals of football.
“We are giving our vision and advice, and of course after (that) it’s up to them. That is a very special situation that happened from the beginning.”
Pochettino will have Mykhailo Mudryk available for selection after the winger missed last weekend’s 3-0 victory over Luton.
The Ukraine international, who signed for £88m from Shakhtar Donetsk in January but is yet to score or consistently show the kind of form that persuaded Chelsea to bring him to west London, has played just 54 minutes this season and is yet to start a game under Pochettino.
“He’s a very talented player,” said the manager. “He needs to first of all, before talking about football, he needs to feel comfortable, feel really strong in his body. He suffered (during) the (under-21) Euros, he only played one game (because) he was suffering from some injury.
“When I arrived here was never consistent in training, always something happened. Now we are focused and trying to help me to be really strong, healthy and feel good to start to perform.
“No one can perform if they do not feel strong and really confident in your body. It’s time we need to build his confidence. We are working. I hope in the next few weeks he starts to find his best form to start to help the team.”
There are reports that Mauricio Pochettino, the new manager of Chelsea, may look to offload at least four additional players before the club’s preseason tour.
Chelsea has undergone a significant summer overhaul, with approximately 25 players already being transferred out of the club.
Sportbible has reported that notable players like Mason Mount and Kai Havertz have been included in the extensive list of departures, with Mount joining rivals Manchester United and Havertz moving to Arsenal.
Other high-profile players who have left Stamford Bridge include Kalidou Koulibaly, N’Golo Kante, and Edouard Mendy, all of whom have made moves to Saudi Arabia.
There are further speculations that more players could be departing Chelsea in the coming days as the club aims to achieve financial stability following the significant investment made by new owner Todd Boehly in the previous two transfer windows.
Which Chelsea players could depart?
According to the Evening Standard, Pochettino is looking to sell at least four more players before the preseason tour.
The publication claims that Romelu Lukaku, Hakim Ziyech, Callum Hudson-Odoi, and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang are all unwanted at the West London club.
Lukaku, Ziyech, and Auba are understood to have been asked not to train with the rest of the squad members this week, with Chelsea keen to get rid of them.
Lukaku has been linked with a permanent move to the Serie A, with Juventus and Inter Milan eyeing his services.
On his part, Auba could move to Saudi Arabia, with his imminent exit coming after he spent only one season with Chelsea.
Pochettino’s comment on Lukaku
Sports Brief reported that Pochettino gave a brilliant response on Romelu Lukaku after being asked about the Belgian striker’s situation amidst his bid to move away from Stamford Bridge.
Poch refused to be drawn into the controversy and outlined a routine of players arriving for pre-season training and coming to his office to say hello, and said that he expects the same from Lukaku.
Mauricio Pochettino has officially begun his tenure as the new manager of Chelsea, signing a two-year contract with a club option for an additional year. His appointment as Graham Potter’s successor was announced on May 29, 2023.
Pochettino is widely recognized for his teams’ dynamic and captivating style of play. He has earned a reputation for nurturing young players and helping them reach their full potential within a strong team culture.
With prior experience in the Premier League, as well as coaching stints in Spain and France, the 51-year-old brings a wealth of knowledge to the role. He most recently served as the head coach of Paris Saint-Germain, leading the team to a Ligue 1 title and the Coupe de France.
Mauricio Pochettino will be joined by his staff, which includes Jesus Perez, Miguel d’Agostino, Toni Jimenez, and Sebastiano Pochettino.
On his appointment, Owners Todd Boehly, Behdad Eghbali, José E. Feliciano, Mark Walter and Hansjörg Wyss said: “The sporting team conducted a diligent and thoughtful process that the Board is proud of. We are delighted that Mauricio will be joining Chelsea.”
Source: The Independent Ghana | Andy Ogbarmey-Tettey
Mauricio Pochettino is set to face a significant challenge in retaining Mason Mount at Chelsea.
The new manager has identified the midfielder’s contract situation, valued at £60 million, as a key priority when he assumes his role at the end of the season.
However, it appears that Pochettino’s arrival has come too late to salvage the ongoing negotiations, and it seems likely that Mount, a highly regarded player among Chelsea fans, will depart his childhood club after being with them for 18 years.
At 24 years old, Mount has just over a year remaining on his current contract, and discussions have reached an impasse after ten months.
Mason Mount in action
SunSport can reveal Mount was offered a one-yearextension by Chelsea in February but this was flatly rejected and seen as a ploy simply to raise his transfer fee.
Relations between the player’s representatives and the club are at an all-time low and Pochettino needs a “miracle” to turn it round.
A Blues source said: “It feels like it is too late now for Mason.
“Pochettino is good but he can’t work miracles.
“If he had been brought in when Chelsea sacked Thomas Tuchel in September then maybe it would be a different story.
“But in ten months there hasn’t been any resolution and other clubs want him. Good luck to Poch and Mason but we’re not hopeful.”
Mauricio Pochettino is allegedly Chelsea’s new coach
Mount is injured but eyeing a return for the final two games this season — at Manchester United then home to Newcastle on May 28.
That could well be the end of the England star’s Blues journey, which started when he was six.
Premier League rivals Liverpool and Arsenal have been strongly linked with interest in Mount.
And Chelsea will sell if he does not sign a new deal as they do not want him leaving for free at the end of next season.
This season in Premier League, Chelsea’s form is Average overall with 11 wins, 9 draws, and 14 losses.
This performance currently places Chelsea at 11th out of 20 teams in the Premier League Table, winning 32% of matches.
Chelsea’s home form is poor with the following results : 6 wins, 5 draws, and 6 losses.
