Mauricio Pochettino and Chelsea part ways by mutual consent after end-of-season review

Chelsea and manager Mauricio Pochettino have decided to part ways by mutual consent.

The decision follows a two-day review process involving sporting directors Paul Winstanley and Laurence Stewart, co-controlling owner Behdad Eghbali, and Pochettino himself.

Sources close to the club say there was no animosity, but there was a clear disconnect between the sporting directors and the manager. 

Chelsea will immediately begin searching for a replacement, prioritising a young, progressive coach.