Luciano Spalletti, the current manager of Napoli, has emerged as a surprise contender for the Chelsea job next season.
Despite Julian Nagelsmann being the favourite candidate, rumours suggest that the London club is considering Spalletti as well.
Chelsea has had a disappointing season, with their only chance of winning a title ending when Real Madrid eliminated them from the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals.
Graham Potter led the team to a poor spot in the rankings, and Frank Lampard, who replaced him as temporary manager, did not improve things.
Todd Boehly, the owner, is now searching for the best manager to lead the team to victory.
Spalletti, who led Napoli to great success this season, could be approached for the position in the coming months.
Victor Osimhen, a player under Spalletti’s guidance, has credited him for his development and improvement.
Napoli is currently in first place in Serie A with 14 points, and Spalletti holds a strong chance of leading them to a league title.
This impressive performance is one of the reasons why Chelsea’s board of directors may consider him for the job.
This article was updated 2 months ago
