Former Tottenham manager given initial two-year dealPochettino starts job after Chelsea finish 12th in league
Chelsea have confirmed the appointment of Mauricio Pochettino as their head coach, with the former Tottenham manager signing a two-year contract that features a club option of a further year.
Pochettino takes over after the club finished 12th in the Premier League after a chaotic season during which Thomas Tuchel, Graham Potter and Frank Lampard had spells in charge. Chelsea said he would official start on 1 July.
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