Mauricio Pochettino has signed a three-year deal with Chelsea to become their new manager.
This is according to Italian journalist and transfer expert Fabrizio Romano on Sunday.
“Mauricio Pochettino has finally signed the contract as new Chelsea head coach after verbal agreement reached 2 weeks ago,” Romano confirmed on Twitter.
“Official statement ready, he’s starting his job as Chelsea manager next week. Contract will be valid until June 2026. Here we go confirmed.”
The London club sit 27 points behind Newcastle in fourth place which highlights the magnitude of the job he will be taking on.