Mauricio Pochettino may require several changes to the current Stamford Bridge side for the upcoming season.
After a disappointing 2022/23 season, Chelsea will face yet another summer of transformation this year. In a terrible first year for Todd Boehly, the Blues are on course to finish in the bottom half of the Premier League for the first time since 1996.
Mauricio Pochettino will be in London this week to sign the contract as new Chelsea coach, expected to be valid until June 2026.
Following the happy news of Mauricio Pochettino’s arrival, the mood at the club has mellowed significantly in recent days. According to Football. London, the former Tottenham and Paris Saint-Germain manager has agreed to take over at Stamford Bridge in the summer.
Pochettino will return to England with a point to prove after a poor tenure in north London. However, for the Argentine to be a success under Boehly and Clearlake Capital, he must be well-supported in the transfer market.
£600 million has been spent on new signings in the last two transfer windows. The 16 signings have divided opinions as to whether they were wise purchases, but the philosophy of investing in young players means they have time on their side.
Boehly cannot afford to make another error in the window this time. According to The Telegraph, the Blues are looking to add two or three players to their current team ahead of next season. After a string of setbacks, a new striker and custodian are thought to be the top priority, but the midfield remains a source of concern.
Chelsea increased their engine room options with the £106 million purchase of World Cup winner Enzo Fernandez, who has been a fixture in the side throughout the second part of the season. However, with N’Golo Kante and Mason Mount’s contract situations still unknown, Pochettino may be looking for a new face in midfield, and Frenkie de Jong’s status may be reassessed.
In another fantastic season for the Dutchman, De Jong just helped Barcelona capture their first La Liga title since 2019. The defensive midfielder has been extensively linked with a move away from Spain. Chelsea liked the notion of bringing him to London, according to the London agreement.
According to reports, the club was once optimistic about getting his services after conversations, but he decided against the transfer. Fast forward a year, and De Jong’s contract issue with Barcelona remains unresolved, casting uncertainty on his future.
He may become available again as a result of Lionel Messi’s return to Spain. The Barcelona icon is said to be working on a return to Spain, with President Joan Laporta stating that it is possible.
“I spoke to Leo Messi, and we recovered our relationship by exchanging messages – it was nice,” he told TV3 following their title-clinching victory over Espanyol. “We want Leo Messi back; we can do it, but we can’t offer crazy money; so we’re hoping La Liga will approve our viability plan so we can move forward with the new signings.”
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If Barcelona can entice Messi back to the Nou Camp, De Jong may be one of the many talents on the market, opening the door for Chelsea to jump in and acquire their man.
Any doubts about the Netherlands international have been quickly dispelled by Barcelona teammate Ronald Araujo. On Sunday, the defender interrupted De Jong’s TV appearance with a favorable endorsement. “This is Frenkie De Jong, the best midfielder in the world.” “A crack, a crack,” he explained.
If Chelsea were to become the best team in the world, they will need the best players in the world.
