Roberto De Zerbi emerges as the fourth mystery candidate on Chelsea’s shortlist – joining Thomas Frank, Kieran McKenna and Enzo Maresca
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Roberto De Zerbi is the fourth name on Chelsea’s shortlist to succeed Mauricio Pochettino, joining Kieran McKenna, Enzo Maresca and Thomas Frank.
Mail Sport can confirm the former Brighton boss, 44, is joining the other candidates as Chelsea close in on their next head coach.
The shortlist was drawn up based on the desire for a dynamic, forward-thinking and forward-thinking coach who fits the club’s ideology.
It also places a stockpile of experience in English football, with Stuttgart’s Sebastian Hoeness and Girona’s Michel out of the running. Xavi, who left Barcelona this week, is also ineligible.
De Zerbi is no longer at Brighton after leaving by mutual consent. However, if Chelsea were to sign him, they would still have to pay compensation to the Seagulls.
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Former Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi is on Chelsea’s shortlist for their new manager
The Blues parted ways with boss Mauricio Pochettino after the end of the season
Ipswich Town boss Kieran McKenna (left) and Brentford’s Thomas Frank (right) are also in line for the vacant Chelsea job
Leicester’s promotion-winning coach Enzo Maresca is another candidate for the vacancy
