Chelsea has confirmed the dismissal of Mauricio Pochettino (52) after just one year as manager. Despite a strong performance towards the end of the season, Chelsea only secured sixth place in the league, falling short of club owner Todd Boehly’s (50) expectations. Boehly, who invested €468 million in new players last season, decided to make a change at the top.
Following Pochettino’s departure, rumors are swirling about potential replacements. German names like Thomas Tuchel (50), Hansi Flick (59), and now Stuttgart’s Sebastian Hoeneß (42) are being mentioned in the English media. Hoeneß, praised for his proactive coaching style, led Stuttgart from the Bundesliga relegation zone to the Champions League, making him a top candidate for the Chelsea job according to reports from the “Daily Mail”.
Although speculation surrounds Hoeneß, it is unlikely he will take over Chelsea, having recently extended his contract with Stuttgart. Meanwhile, Pochettino’s future remains uncertain. While Bayern Munich did not consider him a target in their ongoing coaching search, his availability after leaving Chelsea may spark discussions about his next coaching role.
