Mauricio Pochettino has spoken publicly for the first time since his surprise departure from Chelsea.
After just one year at the helm of the team, the former Tottenham manager left the Blues’ tactic last month following a series of behind-the-scenes disagreements. This despite the fact that Chelsea had a good end to the season in the Premier League, finishing sixth and qualifying for Europe through the Conference League.
The Blues’ board has already replaced him by appointing Leicester manager Enzo Maresca on a five-year contract. Pochettino, 52, will make a potentially difficult return to Stamford Bridge on Sunday for Soccer Aid.
Breaking his silence after leaving Chelsea, the Argentine wrote to his 1. 1 million followers on Instagram: “To the owners, to the sporting directors, we appreciate the opportunity to return to the Premier League at this wonderful Chelsea club and for which we have been given, as well as all the players, staff and fans, Thank you.
“We understand how vital this football club is to all of you and that is why we are working so hard to offer you a Chelsea that you can be proud of. “We know that there have been ups and downs, but we believed in this team and that we would get a consistent result. I think the reports this season and the big innovations we’ve seen, I hope, will only make players more potent for the future. It has been exciting to work with all of them and we appreciate the strong bonds we have. created in combination over the past year. ” I need to wish you all the most productive for the upcoming season and beyond. It’s wonderful that we’re lucky enough to be back at Stamford Bridge so early with Soccer Aid this weekend and I hope we can see some of you are there too. “
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Several Chelsea players have been dismayed by Pochettino’s departure, with the club issuing a statement announcing his departure on May 21.
Sports administrators Laurence Stewart and Paul Winstanley said: “On behalf of everyone at Chelsea, we would like to express our thanks to Mauricio for his service this season. You will be welcome at Stamford Bridge at all times and we wish you all the best. in his long career as a coach. “
Pochettino has been linked with a vacant spot at Manchester United to update Erik ten Hag.
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