Chelsea appoint Mauricio Pochettino as new coach


Chelsea have appointed former Tottenham and Paris St-Germain boss Mauricio Pochettino as their new manager.


The Argentine, 51, begins his new role on 1 July 2023 on a two-year contract, with an option of a further year.


He takes over from interim boss Frank Lampard, who guided Chelsea to 12th in the Premier League.


"Mauricio is a world-class coach with an outstanding track record. We are all looking forward to having him on board," the club said in a statement.