Chelsea snubbed after 'jetting out' for Mauricio Pochettino replacement talks

Chelsea's top bosses have been turned down after they reportedly flew to Spain for a meeting with Michel. The news is thought to have put more pressure on Mauricio Pochettino, Chelsea's current manager, who is finishing his first season at Stamford Bridge.

Michel has done an amazing job since he started at Girona in 2021. In his first season, he helped the team move up from the second tier and then led them to a mid-table finish in their first top-flight season. This season, they are making a surprise run for the title.

Girona are currently second in La Liga, ahead of Barcelona and Atletico Madrid, with only 10 games left. This means they're in a great position to get a Champions League spot for the first time.

According to AS, senior figures at Chelsea have noticed Michel's success and recently flew to Spain to tell him they'd like to hire him for next season. It's thought that Chelsea have put an 'offer on the table' to Michel, as they're looking at options in case they decide to let Pochettino go in the summer, but it seems Michel has turned down their approach based on his recent comments.

«I am a better coach thanks to [Girona],» he said. «The club has made my work very happy, in other teams I have had more problems. I have a contract and I am very comfortable. I think I will continue here. I am convinced.»

Newspapers in Spain are reporting that Michel might be someone Manchester City are thinking about when Pep Guardiola leaves. Guardiola, who has been with City for a long time, has a contract until the end of next season.

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Chelsea have also been linked to Brighton's boss Roberto De Zerbi and Sporting's coach Ruben Amorim if