Mauricio Pochettino is set to become the new Chelsea head coach, after reaching a full agreement with the board. His appointment has been given the here we go signal by Fabrizio Romano, marking an end to the club’s extensive search for a new permanent manager.

The Argentine will take charge of the club after the end of the season in June, when Frank Lampard’s temporary deal expires. Pochettino will arrive with his own backroom staff, including his son.

Mauricio Pochettino to become new Chelsea manager

All of Chelsea’s directors and owners were involved in making the decision, and have been fully convinced by the former Spurs and PSG manager. He will also be consulted on transfers, and reshaping the squad in the summer.

Pochettino and Chelsea are expected to work together for the long-term, with decisions to be made keeping the bigger picture in mind. This will reflect in their transfer strategy and the way the project is built. However, there will be emphasis on an immediate boost in returns considering the team’s disastrous 22/23 season.

Decisions such as contract renewals of N’Golo Kante and Mason Mount will now be addressed with more clarity. While loan spells for young players like Carney Chukwuemeka, Lewis Hall and David Datro Fofana will also be managed depending on the plans that the manager has.

Chelsea will be looking for a new goalkeeper, a new number 9 and a new defensive midfielder this summer. And Mauricio Pochettino’s vision for the squad will heavily influence the kind of players that are chosen.