Vincent Kompany is a shock contender for Chelsea’s vacant managerial function, with the promotion-winning Burnley coach one in all 4 names on the west London membership’s shortlist.
Former Bayern Munich supervisor Julian Nagelsmann is claimed to be the main candidate after assembly with Chelsea’s co-sporting administrators Paul Winstanley and Laurence Stewart in London final Thursday.
In a twist that may shock Blues followers, former Tottenham supervisor Mauricio Pochettino is the ultimate named candidate that co-controlling house owners Todd Boehly and Behdad Eghbali are contemplating to take the helm at Stamford Bridge.
Kompany has dazzled upon his return to English soil after a two-year spelling managing Belgian outlet Anderlecht.
Just a 12 months on from relegation, his Burnley facet underwent a titanic regeneration to seal computerized promotion on April 7.
Just a 12 months after returning to English soccer, Vincent Kompany has caught the attention of Chelsea
Off the again of his achievement, the Manchester City legend attracted the curiosity of Spurs, who’re equally with out long-term management in London after the sacking of Antonio Conte within the worldwide break.
Should the 37-year-old take up the function in west London, he would discover himself with an overflowing in-tray.
After a disappointing season that has seen the two-time Champions League winners fail to safe European soccer subsequent 12 months, the membership might want to drastically trim their bloated squad to make sure compliance with FFP rules.
Further recruitment could also be wanted too, with facet – presently overseen by caretaker supervisor Frank Lampard – missing goalscoring firepower.
Chelsea have scored two targets fewer than Erling Haaland’s particular person effort within the Premier League this season.
