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Mauricio Pochettino feels the timing is right to join Chelsea and is excited by the project. #CFC approached him prior to appointing Graham Potter but Pochettino was reticent to move having relatively recently left PSG, and with the summer window shut. 
Pochettino was also wary because #CFC didn't have a fully functional recruitment team. A key factor on being sold by Chelsea was Laurence Stewart, who led the recruitment alongside Paul Winstanley. Stewart worked with Paul Mitchell at Monaco and came highly recommended to Poch.
Mitchell isn't on Chelsea's radar despite being considered in the past. #CFC are very happy with their recruitment and senior leadership team.
Pochettino basically interviewed Chelsea as much as they interviewed him. He stressed the need for proven Premier League quality, a goal scorer and a summer clear out. Pochettino also wants to keep Mason Mount.
The plan is for Pochettino to collaborate with Frank Lampard and Chelsea's senior leadership between now and the end of the season so when he starts there is the smoothest possible transition.
Several senior Chelsea players are excited by Pochettino's imminent arrival. There is a belief amongst some key members of the squad that he's not only the right appointment, but a safe choice.
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