Liverpool's Premier League rivals manager makes shock exit and could replace Erik ten Hag at Man Utd

Mauricio Pochettino has left his role as Chelsea boss, reports suggest.

The Telegraph reports that Pochettino departs by mutual consent after meeting with sporting directors Paul Winstanley and Laurence Stewart, and co-controlling owner Behdad Eghbali.

Pochettino was appointed Stamford Bridge manager last summer as he succeeded Graham Potter in the dugout. After a largely underwhelming season, including losing to Liverpool in the Carabao Cup final, the London outfit did finish strongly.

Chelsea secured sixth place in the Premier League and have qualified for Europe next term. But it is suggested that Pochettino fell short of the expectations set last summer. Chelsea have spent more than £1 billion on players since Todd Boehly and Eghbali purchased the club from Roman Abramovich two years ago.

Pochettino, who had a year left on his Stamford Bridge contract, reportedly agreed to his exit on Tuesday morning and is in line for ‘significant compensation.

The Evening Standard reports that Pochettino, who guided Tottenham to the 2019 Champions League final but lost to Liverpool, is admired by Manchester United and could replace the under-fire Erik ten Hag.