Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino has announced the bombshell decision to leave the club by mutual consent after just one year at Stamford Bridge. The former Tottenham and Southampton boss took charge of the Blues on 1 July, signing a two-year contract with the option of a further 12 months.
After an underwhelming start to the season, Chelsea ended the campaign in sixth position with a run of five successive wins in their final games to secure a return to European football after last season’s dismal 12th place finish.
The West London outfit also finished runners-up in the Carabao Cup and reached the semi-final of the FA Cup as they showed huge progress in both domestic competitions.
The decision from the Argentine to leave means owner Todd Boehly is now searching for his fourth Chelsea permanent manager since arriving in the summer of 2022. But who is the favourite to take over at Stamford Bridge? Here’s the current odds...
9. Jose Mourinho - 20/1
The self-proclaimed 'Special One' remains one of the most popular Chelsea managers of all-time. The three-time Premier League winner has been out of work since leaving Roma in January, but could he return to Chelsea for a third stint? | Getty Images
10. Ralf Rangnick - 20/1
The ex-Manchester United boss has been described as an influential figure by the likes of Jurgen Klopp and Thomas Tuchel. Rangnick is credited with developing the Gegenpressing tactic and is currently enjoying success with the Austrian national team. | APA/AFP via Getty Images