Mauricio Pochettino to Chelsea: Latest on talks, backroom staff and competition from Nagelsmann, Kompany and Enrique
Latest round-up of news regarding this former Tottenham Hotspur favourite who has emerged on Chelsea’s radar
Chelsea are hoping to make Mauricio Pochettino their new manager as they hunt for a permanent replacement for Graham Potter. The former Tottenham Hotspur man has been out of the dugout since last summer and has been carefully weighing up his next move in the game.
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Hope to conclude talks
As covered by LondonWorld, Chelsea want to conclude a deal to land Pochettino by the end of the week. The 51-year-old guided Spurs to the Champions League final back in 2019 and was a popular figure during his time in North London. He has also had spells at Espanyol and Southampton in the past.
Julien Nagelsmann latest
LondonWorld understands Julien Nagelsmann has been looked at by the Blues following his recent sacking by Bayern Munich. However, he is now seen as an ‘ideal candidate’ at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium instead.
Other contenders
Other names have been in the frame for the Chelsea vacancy as well. BBC Sport report that former Spain and Barcelona manager Luis Enrique had been among the contenders along with Burnley boss Vincent Kompany. The latter has guided his side to promotion from the Championship this term.
Backroom additions
Should the Blues secure Pochettino’s signature, he would be joined by his trusted assistants Jesus Perez and Toni Jimenez, according to Football Insider. The pair have worked with him in the past and would join him for his new challenge.