Chelsea’s hunt for a new manager is starting to heat up.
The Blues’ list of targets is starting to take shape.
According to the Telegraph, their list is now down to the final four…
Julian Nagelsmann
Milano, Italy. 07th Sep, 2022. Julian Nagelsmann, head coach of FC Bayern Munich gestures during the Uefa Champions League Group C match between Fc Internazionale and FC Bayern Munich at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on September 7, 2022 in Milano Italy . Credit 2JYJ2YX Milano, Italy. 07th Sep, 2022. Julian Nagelsmann, head coach of FC Bayern Munich gestures during the Uefa Champions League Group C match between Fc Internazionale and FC Bayern Munich at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on September 7, 2022 in Milano Italy . Credit: Marco Canoniero/Alamy Live News (Alamy Stock Photo)
Julian Nagelsmann looks to be the favourite to land the job.
The German’s track record at RB Leipzig and Bayern Munich is admired at Stamford Bridge.
Meanwhile, it is understood that talks with the 35-year-old went well.
Mauricio Pochettino
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Mauricio Pochettino’s name looks to be gathering strength in the race for the Chelsea job.
The Argentine has really impressed in several rounds of talks with the west London club.
Currently, Chelsea will not face any competition from his former club Tottenham to appoint him.
Vincent Kompany
Burnley manager Vincent Kompany celebrates promotion to the Premier League following the Sky Bet Championship match at the Riverside Stadium, Middlesbrough. Picture date: Friday April 7, 2023. 2PKGPX6 Burnley manager Vincent Kompany celebrates promotion to the Premier League following the Sky Bet Championship match at the Riverside Stadium, Middlesbrough. Picture date: Friday April 7, 2023. (Alamy Stock Photo)
Vincent Kompany has emerged as a surprise contender for the job.
The Belgian has done a brilliant job guiding Burnley back to the Premier League at the first time of asking.
he is now strongly in competition for the hot seat at Stamford Bridge.
Unnamed manager
It is understood that one other name is also on the list for Chelsea.
At this stage, the name of that coach has not been revealed.
However, it is not Luis Enrique who is out of the running.
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