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Josh Holland

Clearlake Capital makes major Chelsea decision ahead of Mauricio Pochettino transfer

Chelsea owners Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital have reportedly slashed the average salary amongst the clubs' superstars ahead of Mauricio Pochettino's imminent arrival.

The Argentine is expected to take over from Frank Lampard at the end of the season. He will become Boehly's third permanent manager of his reign at Stamford Bridge following Thomas Tuchel and Graham Potter.

Pochettino's appointment must work for all parties, with Chelsea enduring one of their worst Premier League seasons. The Blues will finish below the top 10 for the first time since 1996, despite Boehly's £600million spending.

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