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Chelsea agree terms with Mauricio Pochettino to become new head coach - sources

Chelsea have agreed terms with Mauricio Pochettino to become the club's new head coach, sources have told ESPN.

A contract is yet to be signed but that is now considered a formality with an official announcement expected in the coming days.

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Caretaker boss Frank Lampard is set to remain in charge with Pochettino taking over at the end of the season.

Pochettino's backroom staff is expected to include his long-time assistant Jesus Perez, plus first-team coach Miguel D'Agostino, goalkeeping coach Toni Jimenez and his sports scientist son, Sebastiano.