This weekend, Chelsea has ultimately opted to part ways with Mauricio Pochettino, and his successor has been announced.

Chelsea has denied allegations from Portugal that Ruben Amorim visited London to meet with them, rather than West Ham, about potentially replacing Mauricio Pochettino. Sporting manager Amorim apologized for the confusion but admitted to discussing managerial positions with other clubs, including West Ham. Chelsea refuted the rumor, claiming they did not cover Amorim’s travel expenses or meet with him during his visit. They plan to wait until the end of the season to decide on Pochettino’s future. With Chelsea struggling in ninth place in the Premier League, Pochettino’s position is precarious, and poor results could jeopardize his tenure. Amorim admitted his mistake in traveling to London while Sporting was still competing for the championship, apologizing to his players, staff, and fans. He acknowledged the error in judgment and emphasized the need to move forward.