This morning, Chelsea officials announced that they have reached a consensus on the termination of the contract with team leader Pujitianu, and the Argentinean coach instantly left the field, ending his short one-year Chelsea coaching career. The British media revealed that the club intends to hire a young coach to help Yashvich win the Premier League seat. 38-year-old Kieran McKenna, the former assistant coach of Manchester United, has become a popular candidate to take over the job.
Chelsea finished the season in sixth place, having won five consecutive games in the league, with a 2-1 win over Fonnymouth as Poujitenou stepped down. Although they will at least progress to the next UEFA Europa League, they failed to lock up the top four early on, thus missing out on a Europa League ticket. According to the Daily Mail, after a meeting between Pudjettenu and the club's senior management, the two sides decided to end their contract a year early.
In his farewell statement, Poutchiettinou said: "I thank Chelsea for giving me the opportunity and I am proud to be part of the club's history. I believe that Chelsea is on the right path to success in the Premier League and Europe. Chelsea officials also thanked Pucitano for his contribution and invited him to return anytime the next day.
Two years ago, a consortium headed by American businessman Pauli bought Chelsea and changed coaches for the third time in a row. Former captains Ducao and Parker were also sacked due to poor results, while 52-year-old Poutchiettinou was sacked last summer, even after just one season in charge.
Chelsea are said to be focusing on young coaching candidates. Kieran McKenna is at the top of the list, as he was an assistant coach at Manchester United and took over Yeastwich in December 2021, promoting the team from League One to the Championship. His popularity is expected to soar as he is expected to lead the team to a Championship runners-up finish this season and will be playing in the Premier League next season. After Brighton, Chelsea have also joined the race for Kieran McKenna.
Also among the candidates for Pucettenu's successor are Italian leader Maliska, 44, who led Lister City back to the top flight, Stega coach Schbastian Hannes, 42, and Kirona coach Michael.
