Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino has revealed the Blues' transfer plans for the coming transfer window as they look to take a step forward.
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Pochettino reveals transfer plansChelsea will only look to add quality to squad80%-85% of the squad will stay the sameGetty ImagesWHAT HAPPENED?
Chelsea's 2023/24 season started off very slowly and their slump continued well into the season with Pochettino's job security heavily questioned. However, the Blues managed to turn their misfortunes around to secure a top-six finish above the likes of Newcastle United and Manchester United. Pochettino has revealed that the club will look to keep the majority of their squad intact as they look to progress further.
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Speaking to the media, Pochettino said [via football.london]: "Does the club need new signings? Always, you can improve. They are going to be much better next season because they will have one year of experience, a tough experience. That is the advantage of being solid and consistent and not making too many changes.
"Next season if we keep 80-85% of the squad, for sure, it is a big step forward because it is about having continuity in the ideas and the knowledge between them. That is important for the club.
"That is a club decision. Like it was from the beginning, we are going to be there to help and if not, we are going to do our job."
GettyTHE BIGGER PICTURE
In the summer transfer window of 2023, Chelsea made a number of signings and also pushed multiple departures from the club as Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital looked to rejuvenate the squad for Pochettino after his arrival. This year, however, it is likely that the club may look to just develop their current squad and fortify their ranks with further depth instead of going all out like last summer.
WHAT NEXT FOR CHELSEA?
While it seemed like the club could push Pochettino out this summer, Chelsea's strong form towards the end of the season should be enough to buy the Argentine more time at Stamford Bridge.