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Mauricio Pochettino Leaves Chelsea By Mutual Consent
After less than 11 months in charge
Pochettino met with sporting directors Paul Winstanley on Monday to discuss his future
Mauricio Pochettino has left his position as Chelsea head coach by mutual consent after less than 11 months in charge.
The Argentine met with sporting directors Paul Winstanley on Monday to discuss his future and it was agreed that he would leave the club with immediate effect.
Pochettino's departure comes after a disappointing season for Chelsea, who finished 10th in the Premier League and were knocked out of the Champions League at the semi-final stage.
The former Tottenham and PSG boss was appointed as Chelsea head coach in January 2023, replacing Frank Lampard.
He guided the Blues to the FA Cup final, where they lost to Liverpool, but his team struggled for consistency in the Premier League and were never really in contention for the title.
Pochettino is a popular figure among Chelsea fans and his departure is likely to be met with disappointment.
However, the club hierarchy felt that a change was needed after a disappointing season and they will now begin the search for a new head coach.
Chelsea are expected to make an announcement on Pochettino's replacement in the coming days.
Pochettino's departure is the latest in a series of high-profile managerial changes in the Premier League this season.
Frank Lampard, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, and Ralph Hasenhuttl have all been sacked by their respective clubs, while Antonio Conte has left Tottenham by mutual consent.
The Premier League is one of the most competitive leagues in the world and it is not uncommon for managers to lose their jobs after a disappointing season.
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