In a surprising turn of events, Mauricio Pochettino officially resigned as the head coach of Chelsea on Wednesday following discussions with the club’s executives in London.

“Chelsea FC confirms that the club and Mauricio Pochettino have mutually agreed to part ways,” stated Chelsea in an official announcement on their website.

Pochettino’s departure comes after meetings with the club’s sporting directors, Paul Winstanley and Laurence Stewart, along with co-owner Behdad Eghbali, over the past two days. This decision comes on the heels of Chelsea’s sixth-place finish in the Premier League standings, culminating with a 2-1 victory over Bournemouth.

The Argentine coach was at the helm of The Blues for just a year, having been appointed on May 29, 2023. During his tenure, he accumulated 27 victories, 10 draws, and 14 losses in 51 matches with Chelsea.

However, Pochettino’s record is marred by disappointment, especially considering the significant investment made in the squad during the previous summer transfer window.

Chelsea splashed over £500 million to acquire several players, including breaking the transfer record for the signing of Moises Caicedo for £115 million.

In his statement, Pochettino expressed gratitude to the club’s executives for entrusting him with the responsibility of managing Chelsea.

“I am grateful to the club’s ownership. The club is in a strong position to continue competing in the English Premier League and Europe in the years to come,” stated Pochettino.

In addition to Pochettino, his four assistants, Jesus Perez, Miguel d’Agostino, Toni Jimenez, and Sebastiano Pochettino, also bid farewell to Stamford Bridge.

“On behalf of Chelsea, we would like to express our gratitude for Mauricio’s dedication this season. He will always be welcomed at Stamford Bridge, and we wish him the best in his coaching career,” remarked Chelsea’s Sporting Directors, Paul Winstanley and Laurence Stewart, in a joint statement.