Mauricio Pochettino has reportedly discussed leaving Chelsea after two days of talks with the club’s hierarchy. It is claimed that “differences” in perspectives on Les Bleus’ design led to the Argentine’s departure.
Pochettino was reportedly summoned on Monday for an end-of-season review with officials stationed at the club’s education base in Cobham. The 52-year-old, who became BlueCo’s fourth coach last summer, reportedly met with sports administrators Paul Winstanley and Laurence Stewart and co-owner Behdad Eghbali. Todd Boehly would have been in contact by phone from the United States.
According to the Daily Telegraph, a difference of perspectives on the race dynamics within Chelsea’s design was the resolution of component tactics through mutual agreement. All components agreed to sleep in Monday’s discussions, but reportedly there was no difference in sentiment when the meeting resumed. the next day.
It is understood that there has been no war of words over who deserves to take control of the club’s transfer activities, and Pochettino is largely satisfied that the club’s hierarchy is focused on players during his tenure. There have also been no conflicts over which players to buy and sell this summer.
Pochettino’s departure was reportedly verbally agreed at around 11:30am. Tuesday morning. All sides feared that a difficult start to the season would see Chelsea owners sack Pochettino mid-season, something the Blues were keen to avoid after sacking Thomas. Tuchel and Graham Potter in similar circumstances.
The legal representatives of all parties will now discuss the terms of the exit, and Chelsea’s outgoing head coach will get a really hefty reward. Pochettino was under contract until June 2025, a small challenge in itself as it raised the option of Chelsea wasting their manager amid their Club World Cup crusade next year.
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The former Tottenham manager was appointed by the West Londoners last summer. They first struggled to accompany the Premier League’s younger side on a run of consistent results, but an end to the season means Chelsea will play in the Conference League at least next season. .
Pochettino is credited with helping to bring about the effect of Cole Palmer’s summer signing. He also oversaw the development of Nicolas Jackson and Noni Madueke.
Now the focus will be on who BlueCo will appoint its fifth coach in just over two years. Roberto De Zerbi, who left Brighton before Sunday’s final game of the Premier League campaign, is one of the first apparent suitors.
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