Chelsea has announced via their official website that Mauricio Pochettino, the Argentine tactician, has departed the club, signaling changes for Super Eagles-eligible players Noni Madueke, Carney Chukwuemeka, and Lesley Ugochukwu ahead of the 2024-2025 season.

Despite Chelsea securing sixth place in the Premier League, ensuring qualification for either the Europa League or Conference League pending the outcome of the FA Cup final between Manchester United and Manchester City, the Stamford Bridge hierarchy has mutually agreed to part ways with Pochettino. The departure also includes Jesus Perez, Miguel d’Agostino, Toni Jimenez, and Sebastiano Pochettino.

Pochettino’s tenure marked the fourth managerial change since Roman Abramovich’s departure and the club’s acquisition by an American consortium led by Todd Boehly, who has invested over £1 billion in player acquisitions during his two-year tenure.

Madueke, Chukwuemeka, and Ugochukwu were signed by Chelsea from PSV Eindhoven, Aston Villa, and Rennes respectively, in a combined deal worth 80 million euros. Under Mauricio Pochettino’s guidance, Madueke featured in 34 matches, scoring eight goals, while Ugochukwu and Chukwuemeka made 15 and 12 appearances respectively, with Chukwuemeka finding the net twice.