Despite a poor start to the season, Pochettino led Chelsea to a sixth-place finish, confirming a European place - an improvement on their 12th-place finish in 2022-23.
Only four teams had a better xG figure than Chelsea in the Premier League in 2023-24, while only three had more shots on target. Pochettino took Chelsea to EFL Cup final and FA Cup semi-final.
Speculation surrounded Pochettino's position towards the end of the season, with his departure occurring despite having one year left on his contract.
Pochettino expressed gratitude to Chelsea for the opportunity and improvement, while the Sporting Directors thanked him for his service, leaving the door open for a potential return.
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