Mauricio Pochettino has been unveiled as the new Soccer Aid World XI manager ahead of the annual charity match at Old Trafford on Sunday June 11. The former Tottenham boss has been heavily linked with filling the vacant head coach position at Stamford Bridge for a while now, and Chelsea supporters have been teased by the announcement.
football.london understands that Pochettino agreed a deal last week to become the Blues' new manager at the end of the season. After weeks of positive talks, the two parties finally reached an agreement, just hours after the west Londoners' draw with Nottingham Forest.
It's believed that the 51-year-old will be in London to sign the contract this week and tie any loose ends. Pochettino is expected to sign a three-year contract with Chelsea – and that is still the case.
