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Mauricio Pochettino has already agreed his next job after shock Chelsea exit
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Published 07:42 22 May 2024 GMT+1

Mauricio Pochettino has already agreed his next job after shock Chelsea exit

Pochettino left Chelsea by mutual consent on Tuesday.

Ryan Smart

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Mauricio Pochettino has already agreed his next role in football after his shock departure from Chelsea.

The Argentinian left Stamford Bridge by mutual consent on Tuesday after just a year in charge.

Pochettino guided Chelsea to sixth place and Europa League qualification, and ended the season with five straight wins, but an end-of-season review by the club determined that a new manager was needed.

He had stayed in London following his side's final game of the season against Bournemouth, and notably didn't participate in the traditional lap of honour for fans - but stated afterwards that the club's press officer had required him to complete his media duties.

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The 52-year-old will surely not be short of offers this summer as he plots a return to club - or even international - football.

But prior to his Chelsea departure, Pochettino had already agreed to reprise his role at Soccer Aid this year, where he will manage the Rest of the World side.

Coincidentally, this year's Soccer Aid match is taking place at Stamford Bridge, with Chelsea legends Frank Lampard and Eden Hazard scheduled to play.

Last year's Soccer Aid, which raises money for the charity UNICEF UK, saw Pochettino and his long-time assistant coach Jesus Perez, as well as Line of Duty actor Martin Compston, take charge of a Rest of the World side that featured the likes of Usain Bolt, Tommy Fury, Francesco Totti, Hernan Crespo and Robbie Keane.

Mauricio Pochettino (centre) pictured at Soccer Aid 2023 alongside Emma Hayes, Mel C, Robbie Keane and Martin Compston (
Getty/Mike Marsland/WireImage)

Speaking last week, meanwhile, the Argentinian brought up his Soccer Aid commitments - and notably made no mention of Chelsea when discussing his summer plans.

He said: "There are too many things I need to deal with. We have the Soccer Aid game, I have different things to deal with, so I didn't plan [a holiday].

"I need to go to Argentina to see my parents after five years, I need to go and see my son near Barcelona in Tarragona. Too many aspects I'm going to be busy. No real holidays."

Featured Image Credit: Getty

Topics: Mauricio Pochettino, Chelsea, Football, Premier League

Ryan Smart
Ryan Smart

Live in constant hope of the top flight as a Preston North End fan. Written in the past for SPORF, GiveMeSport and more.

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