Mauricio Pochettino favorite to become Manchester United’s next manager after leaving Chelsea

Mauricio Pochettino has been installed as the favorite to become the next Manchester United manager after leaving Chelsea on Tuesday night.

The Stamford Bridge club have announced that the two sides have mutually agreed to part ways after a meeting today. Speaking after his departure, Pochettino said: “Thank you to the Chelsea ownership group and sporting directors for the opportunity to be part of the history of this football club.

“The club is now well placed to continue to progress in the Premier League and Europe for years to come.” His exit from Chelsea has led to an influx of interest in the Argentine to become the next manager of the Reds.

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Earlier in the day, Pochettino was priced at 20/1 with Bet365, but those odds have shortened over the course of the day and now, at the time of writing, the former PSG and Tottenham Hotspur man is now the favourite. to replace Erik ten Hag. Currently, the Dutchman’s future is unclear.

MEN Sports understands that no decision has yet been made on Ten Hag’s future and the focus is currently on the FA Cup final. However, Sir Jim Ratcliffe is unconvinced by the Dutchman following the team’s performances this season.

Before Ten Hag was appointed at Old Trafford, Pochettino was in the final two to take over. The Glazers were overseeing the search for a new manager at the time and opted to go with the former Ajax man.

England boss Gareth Southgate, Roberto De Zerbi and Thomas Tuchel are the other coaches linked to United.