Mauricio Pochettino poses for pictures with Salt Bae as he enjoys down time after Chelsea exit, with manager in the frame to take over at Man United Mauricio Pochettino has posed with his friend Salt Bae during some down time On Tuesday, the Argentinian parted ways with Chelsea after less than a year Chelsea are 'baffling'...

Mauricio Pochettino has NOT failed - where do the Blues go from here? Listen to the It's All Kicking Off! Podcast By Samuel Draper Published: 15:36 EDT, 24 May 2024 | Updated: 15:51 EDT, 24 May 2024 e-mail 1 View comments Mauricio Pochettino caught up with his friend Salt Bae days after parting ways with Chelsea - as links to the Man United job continue to escalate. The 52-year-old Argentine left the Blues on Tuesday, after less than a year in charge at Stamford Bridge - but with Erik ten Hag looking destined to exit Old Trafford after the FA Cup final, Pochettino is a potential contender for that role instead. Pochettino took to Instagram to share a picture from his trip to visit Salt Bae - real name Nusret Gokce - who has shared a volatile relationship with football supporters since he sparked fury at the 2022 World Cup .

Pochettino's Instagram story caption read: 'Nice to see you my friend! @nusr_et Always top!' The sentiment was shared by the Turkish chef, who shared his own images from the meeting, declaring the Argentine boss to have a 'beautiful family'. Mauricio Pochettino posted a picture with his friend Salt Bae to his Instagram Stories The Tur.