Mauricio Pochettino used to coach Lionel Messi and Neymar at PSG, but things did not go to plan. The Argentine manager only coached 84 games in all competitions with PSG, as he started in early 2021 and left in the summer of 2022. His time at Chelsea was even shorter as he was appointed last summer and has parted ways with the club just two days ago. Now, Pochettino is linked to the Manchester United job despite Erik Ten Hag not being sacked. Ten Hag is reported to leave Manchester United this summer after the FA Cup Final this weekend against Manchester City at Wembley Stadium. Pochettino would arrive for free since he is now a free agent, but his wages would be around $10 to $13.2 million. The manager from Argentina earned a yearly salary of $13.2 million at Chelsea.
Pochettino is among four managers who will be favorites to take over the Manchester United team next season. Other names linked to the Man United job are Thomas Tuchel, Kieran McKenna, and Thomas Frank. Di Marzio also reported that Ten Hag is set to leave Manchester United this summer after the FA Cup Final occurs, regardless of the result.
🚨 #mufc have drawn up a four man shortlist should they replace Erik ten Hag. [@Lawton_Times, @CharDuncker]
— The United Stand (@UnitedStandMUFC) May 23, 2024
- Mauricio Pochettino
- Thomas Tuchel
- Kieran McKenna
- Thomas Frank pic.twitter.com/d0WRZsvsi8
Many are unsure if Pochettino knew that his time with Chelsea was up as he joked that his departure from the club would be the next news. An interview in the final press conference of the season asked if he was leaving Chelsea. Pochettino laughed, shrugged his shoulders, and said, “That is the next news.” Pochettino’s final game as the Chelsea manager was Chelsea’s 2-1 win against Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge. Moises Caicedo and Raheem Sterling scored the final goals of Pochettino’s tenure at Chelsea.
"That is the next news" 😆
— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) May 21, 2024
Mauricio Pochettino jokes about his Chelsea future in his final pre-match conference before leaving 🔵 pic.twitter.com/pBMC44Ov7M
Mauricio Pochettino’s message after parting ways from the club
Pochettino left a final message to Chelsea after officially parting ways with the club. Pochettino wrote, “Thank you to Chelsea ownership group and Sporting Directors for the opportunity to be part of this football club’s history. The club is now well positioned to keep moving forward in the Premier League and Europe in the years to come.” Chelsea finished 6th in the Premier League this season with 63 points.
