After a season of challenges, Mauricio Pochettino has officially left Chelsea by mutual consent. A statement released on Tuesday confirmed that both the club and Pochettino had agreed to part ways. Along with Pochettino, assistant coaches Jesus Perez, Miguel d’Agostino, Toni Jimenez, and Sebastiano Pochettino have also left the club.
Pochettino expressed his gratitude to the Chelsea ownership group and Sporting Directors for giving him the opportunity to be a part of the club’s history. He believes that the club is in a good position to continue progressing in the Premier League and Europe in the future. Despite facing challenges throughout the season, Chelsea managed to secure a sixth-place finish in the Premier League and European football after ending the campaign with five consecutive wins.
During his time at Chelsea, Pochettino made significant investments in new signings, with many of them being under the age of 25. However, they also offloaded several players, generating around £250m in sales. The young squad showed signs of improvement compared to the previous season’s 12th place finish and reached the Carabao Cup final. However, it was not enough to secure a top-four finish in the Premier League this season.
After a final day victory against Bournemouth, Pochettino was uncertain about his future at Chelsea. Following discussions on Monday, it was decided that he would step down as the manager. This comes after a season that saw him lead one of Europe’s most promising young squads through some difficult times but ultimately falling short of achieving their goals on multiple fronts
