Mauricio Pochettino has already started making his feelings known on both incoming and outgoing transfers as his plans for Chelsea become clear. On Monday, it was confirmed by the club that the Argentine had signed a two-year deal to take charge of the Blues after an agreement had been in place between the two parties since early May, as football.london understands.
With the 2022/23 season now over, focus at Stamford Bridge turns to the summer transfer window which will likely prove to be crucial in deciding the fortunes of the club in the next few campaigns. The first-team squad being heavily bloated could see as many as 15 players depart imminently with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Hakim Ziyech, Christian Pulisic, Edouard Mendy and Callum Hudson-Odoi five names expected to move on.
Mason Mount and Ruben Loftus-Cheek are two other players strongly linked with departures that could happen early into the summer window. Loftus-Cheek is in advanced talks to sign for AC Milan after the Italian giants first made contact over a move in April, as football.london understands.
