Mauricio Pochettino has shared a photo of himself enjoying his holidays ahead of his official start date as Chelsea manager on July 1. The Argentine agreed a two-year deal - with the option of a further year - to become the Blues' manager ahead of the 2023/24 campaign.
Despite not officially starting his managerial duties until next month, Pochettino is already working with Paul Winstanley and Lawrence Stewart as Chelsea look to get their transfer business completed ahead of pre-season training. football.london understands the 51-year-old wants to sign a new goalkeeper, central midfielder and striker this summer.
The Blues have pulled out of the race to sign Sporting CP midfielder Manuel Ugarte - with the 22-year-old looking set to sign for Paris Saint-Germain. Pochettino had identified Ugarte as a key target but now will search for alternative options with Moises Caicedo and Romeo Lavia linked with a switch to Stamford Bridge.
