Pochettino to lead Chelsea: details of deal revealed

Mauricio Pochettino will be the new Chelsea head coach, according to journalist Fabrizio Romano.

Mauricio Pochettino

According to the source, the sides have reached an agreement. The specialist will take charge of the team in June. He will bring in his coaching staff and discuss a transfer strategy with the club. Frank Lampard will work with the team until the end of the season.

Journalist Cesar Luis Merlo, for his part, reports that Mauricio Pochettino will sign with Chelsea until 2026. Lawyers for the club and the coach are now exchanging documents, with the Argentine accepting the Londoners' latest offer.

According to Ben Jacobs, the coaching staff will include Miguel D'Agostino, Jesus Perez (physical training - note), Tony Jimenez (goalkeeping coach - note) and Sebastiano Pochettino, son of the specialist.

The 51-year-old's last job was with PSG.

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