While Mauricio Pochettino will be tasked with the challenge of trimming down a largely bloated squad, he must also identify and recruit the correct profiles to further strengthen Chelsea. The former Tottenham boss has been heavily linked with the head coach vacancy at Stamford Bridge for last month or so, and a decision has finally been made.
football.london understands that the Blues agreed a deal to make Pochettino the club's new manager. After weeks of positive conversations and talks between the two parties, the former Tottenham boss is set to takeover from Frank Lampard at the end of the season.
It's believed that Pochettino is yet to put pen to paper, but he's expected to do so in the coming days. The Argentine will have a full pre-season to get his feet under the table and begin planning for next season.
