London, (EFE)
The new 51-year-old “blue” coach replaces Frank Lampard after a turbulent campaign, in which the west London team has had up to four coaches and has been left out of European competitions.
They trust their experience
Chelsea, acquired last season by the American billionaire Todd Boehly, relies on Pochettino’s experience in the Premier, after passing through Southampton and Tottenham Hotspur, to take advantage of a squad full of stars and built with a checkbook ” Mauricio is a world class coach with an outstanding track record. We are looking forward to having him at the club”, declared today in a statement the owners of Chelsea, which includes, in addition to Boehly, Behdad Eghbali, José E. Feliciano, Mark Walter and Hansjörg Wyss.
They stressed that Pochettino is “recognized” for the “high energy” and “brightness” that characterize his teams, while he has earned a reputation for “helping young players” to develop “all their potential” within the framework of “a strong team spirit”.
Chelsea sporting directors Laurence Stewart and Paul also praised the Argentine’s “experience, high standards of excellence, character and leadership” today.
“He is a winning coach who has worked at the highest level, in multiple leagues and languages. His ethics, tactical approach and commitment to development have made him an exceptional candidate, ”added the two managers.