The news that Tottenham fans have been dreading finally arrived at 1pm on Monday afternoon. Amid plenty of speculation over the past two months, Mauricio Pochettino was announced as Chelsea head coach on a two-year contract, with the Blues having the option to extend his deal by a further 12 months.
A painful moment for many Spurs supporters given what he achieved in his five-and-a-half years in north London, some were left to ponder why Daniel Levy had not made his move for the Argentine at a time when the Lilywhites are on the lookout for a new boss following Antonio Conte's exit. Others just questioned why Pochettino could make the move to Tottenham's biggest rival during his time as boss.
Following a truly dreadful campaign in west London, Pochettino is now tasked with getting Chelsea back on track and competing for silverware once again. A project for the 51-year-old where he can go in and rebuild the club, his appointment is perhaps the worst possible news for Tottenham, who themselves face a summer of change at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
