Who could be Chelsea's next manager?
BBC Sport looks at who could replace Mauricio Pochettino as Chelsea manager.
www.bbc.comHere’s the latest on Chelsea’s manager search:
- As of May 2026, Chelsea are actively conducting a search after Liam Rosenior’s interim spell, with several candidates reportedly in consideration including Andoni Iraola, Xabi Alonso, Marco Silva, and others. This is consistent with ongoing interest from multiple sources tracking Chelsea’s coaching future.[3][6][8]
- Fabrizio Romano and Sky/BBC outlets have highlighted Rosenior as a prominent candidate earlier in the year, while later reports indicate Chelsea may be weighing more experienced Premier League managers who can immediately stabilise the side.[4][6][9]
- There have also been speculative reports about Iraola leading the race for the permanent role, though official confirmation has not been issued and Chelsea could still pivot depending on ongoing negotiations and availability of target managers.[8][3]
Illustration: A typical Chelsea managerial “domino” in this period shows a shortlist of names, internal talks in London, and external interest from rival clubs and agents, with final decisions often contingent on contract terms and transfer-window timings.[5][6]
Would you like a concise list of the most credible contenders with the latest substantiated status, or a timeline of the key rumors and where they stood at each point this year?[6]