Managerial Showdown - Tuchel vs Sanchez for Chelsea

Chelsea may find themselves in the market for a new manager come summer, with Mauricio Pochettino facing mounting pressure. It appears evident that the club is exploring potential options for the upcoming season. Among the names circulating is Bayern Munich's Thomas Tuchel, touted as a possible candidate for a return to Stamford Bridge.

Additionally, there have been reports from Spain indicating that Chelsea representatives have engaged in discussions with Girona coach Michel Sanchez.

Girona has emerged as a surprising success story in Spanish football this season. In only their fourth campaign in La Liga, they currently hold the second position, ahead of traditional powerhouse Barcelona. As per reports referenced by Diario AS, representatives from Chelsea journeyed to Northern Catalonia to hold discussions with Michel regarding his future, offering a 'significant' proposition for him to contemplate ahead of the forthcoming summer.

Following these developments, Michel has publicly announced his commitment to staying at Girona for the next season. This suggests that he may have declined Chelsea's advances.

However, speculation continues to swirl, with suggestions that he could be on Manchester City's radar as a potential successor to Pep Guardiola in the future.

Michel's accomplishments at Girona have been nothing short of remarkable. Despite operating with limited financial resources compared to many La Liga counterparts, he has led the team to unprecedented heights. Their success this season is particularly impressive given their modest spending capabilities and recent promotion to La Liga.

Beyond results on the pitch, Michel has fostered an attractive style of football and a strong sense of community within the club.