Chelsea have appointed former Tottenham Hotspur and PSG manager Mauricio Pochettino as their head coach. The 51 year old begins his new role in July on a two season contract.

Interim boss Frank Lampard took Chelsea to 12th in the Premier League - their lowest finish for more than 25 years.

"Mauricio is a world-class coach with an outstanding track record. We are all looking forward to having him on board," the club said.

Chelsea say Pochettino was first choice and the only manager who was brought into the club for talks.

He will work with sporting directors Paul Winstanley and Lawrence Stewart.

"Mauricio's experience, standards of excellence, leadership qualities and character will serve Chelsea Football Club well as we move forward," Winstanley and Stewart said in a statement.

"He is a winning coach, who has worked at the highest levels, in multiple leagues and languages. His ethos, tactical approach and commitment to development all made him the exceptional candidate."