Mauricio Pochettino faces a daunting challenge in the summer transfer window to completely revamp his team, check out his career winning records, style of play and Chelsea salary
As the summer transfer window approaches and clubs may once again make player transfers, many teams are gearing ready for a frantic few months. Chelsea may need to make some adjustments in yet another crucial market after a terrible season that will see them finish in the middle of the table.
Mauricio Pochettino Chelsea salary, contract details, tactics, teams coached and coaching record stats
The club is expected to go through a period of upheaval again in the summer as a result of the hiring of a new head coach for the upcoming football season.
Mauricio Pochettino has agreed to accept the role, it is reported in London. The team’s performance needs to be significantly improved, and the Argentine coach must make significant adjustments to the dressing room.
Pochettino will have a full preseason to evaluate the changes that need to be made, with fans impatiently anticipating improvements that will give them hope of a turnaround. Fans may have learned a little bit about the type of player that might be after a recent announcement from the Premier League.
A look at Mauricio Pochettino’s career record
After a career as a center-back with Espanyol, Paris-Saint-Germain, Bordeaux, and back at Espanyol, the 51-year-old began coaching with his former Barcelona-based team in 2009. He also made 20 appearances for Argentina during his playing career.
Pochettino had a 32.92% win rate during his three years as coach before he left for Southampton. In Pochettino’s first victory with the team, the Saints defeated Manchester City 3-1.
The Argentinean manager led Southampton to their highest league position since 2002-03 and their highest point total since the Premier League’s debut in 1992-93 with an eighth-place finish in his first full season.
After just one season, Pochettino was hired by Tottenham Hotspur. He oversaw the North London squad for five and a half years, leading them to four straight top-four Premier League finishes and a Champions League final in 2019. In 2015, Spurs’ performance under the Argentine saw them place second in the Football League Cup.
Pochettino managed Paris Saint-Germain for just over a year after he was fired from his position in November 2019. During his 18 months in the French city, Pochettino won the League 1 title, the Coupe de France, and the Trophee des Champions, collecting a winning record of 65.48 percent.
What is Pochettino’s style of play?
The 51-year-old Argentinean’s attacking style of play and forceful pressing are well-known attributes. His team is told to start from the back, use a quick press to intimidate and unnerve opponents, and work the ball into the box. He uses a 4-2-3-1 formation a lot.
Pundits have praised Pochettino for his emphasis on developing local players from the teams’ young academies and earning the support of the local government and community throughout his coaching career.
Who will be in the backroom staff?
Pochettino is expected to head to Chelsea alongside his son Sebastiano, a sport scientist, his longtime assistant Jesus Perez, first-team coach Miguel D’Agostino, goalkeeping coach Toni Jimenez, and other coaches. Sebastiano worked along with his father while he was at Tottenham and PSG.
What is Pochettino’s salary expected to be?
According to rumours cited by AllSoccer, Chelsea will pay Pochettino £200,000 each week. This equates to a net salary of £10.4 million and a monthly pay of £400,000.
N’Golo Kante renewing his contract with the Blues is said to be one of his first requests.