Chelsea supporters can be assured that Mauricio Pochettino's appointment as the new Soccer Aid World XI manager won't thwart his ability to launch a new project at Stamford Bridge. The 51-year-old has been heavily linked with filling the vacant head coach position in west London for a while now, and he's expected to sign a contract in the next few days.
football.london understands that Pochettino has agreed a deal to become the Blues' new manager at the end of the season. After weeks of negotiations, the former Tottenham boss is believed to be in London this week to sign a three-year deal.
Despite concerns that his role at Soccer Aid could impede his duties at Chelsea, Pochettino will have a full pre-season to get his feet under the table and begin planning for next term. This year's Soccer Aid will be played at Old Trafford on Sunday June 11, but The Sun have revealed that the Argentine won't officially start at Cobham training ground until July 1.
