MAURICIO POCHETTINO LEAVES CHELSEA

Ex- Spurs and PSG manager Pochettino has left Chelsea by mutual consent after just one season at Stamford Bridge.

Pochettino, 52, took charge of Chelsea on 1 July, signing a two-year contract with the option of a further year.

The Argentine was under pressure after an underwhelming first half of the season but a run of five successive wins to end the season ensured they finished sixth in the Premier League.

Chelsea were also runners-up in the Carabao Cup, which they lost against Liverpool and reached the semi-finals of the FA Cup but losing to Pep's Manchester City.

When the news broke out, Pochettino said:

"Thank you to the Chelsea ownership group and sporting directors for the opportunity,"

"The club is now well positioned to keep moving forward in the Premier League and Europe in the years to come."

Pochettino was Chelsea's sixth permanent manager in five years, following the sacking of Thomas Tuchel and Graham Potter, which led to Frank Lampard taking charge on a temporary basis at the end of the 2022-23 season.

Sporting directors Laurence Stewart and Paul Winstanley said.

"On behalf of everyone at Chelsea, we would like to express our gratitude to Mauricio for his service this season,"

"He will be welcome back to Stamford Bridge any time and we wish him all the very best in his future coaching career."

If we check his record in all competitions at Chelsea: