Chelsea have announced the appointment of Mauricio Pochettino as the new manager on a 2-year contract.
Owners Todd Boehly, Behdad Eghbali, José E. Feliciano, Mark Walter and Hansjörg Wyss shared the following statement about the appointment:
"The sporting team conducted a diligent and thoughtful process that the Board is proud of. We are delighted that Mauricio will be joining Chelsea.
"Mauricio is a world-class coach with an outstanding track record. We are all looking forward to having him on board."
Laurence Stewart and Paul Winstanley, Chelsea’s co-sporting directors added:
"Mauricio’s experience, standards of excellence, leadership qualities and character will serve Chelsea Football Club well as we move forward.
"He is a winning coach, who has worked at the highest levels, in multiple leagues and languages.
"His ethos, tactical approach and commitment to development all made him the exceptional candidate."
