Mauricio Pochettino says Tottenham Hotspur wanted to bring him back to the Premier League when he was at Paris Saint-Germain. His comments will draw interest as they come as he is again being linked with a move to Spurs.
Argentina is now in charge of the United States, who will host the World Cup with Mexico in the summer.
He has so far managed Espanyol, Southampton, Tottenham, PSG, Chelsea and now the US national team.
The 54-year-old spent a long spell as manager at the north London club between July 2014 and November 2019.
Pochettino's record with Tottenham is a far cry from where it is now.
- Match: 293
- Win: 160
- Draw: 60
- Defeat: 73
- Goals scored: 559
- Conceded target: 322
Since leaving Tottenham, he was without a job for over a year until he was appointed by PSG in January 2021. The Premier League side wanted to bring their former management back to the club that year.
Tottenham contacted Pochettino
Team have now published a detailed interview with the former Chelsea boss, where he talks about Spurs' approach.
In April 2021, Spurs parted ways with Jose Mourinho and appointed Ryan Mason as interim boss for the remainder of that season.
They wanted a new manager for the 2021/22 season and Nuno Espirito Santo was brought in to replace Antonio Conte in November. The London club contacted Pochettino before Nuno's arrival.
The newspaper specifically asked if it was true that Tottenham had contacted him after his first six months at PSG.
"Not just Tottenham. Other very big clubs too," He said.
When asked if he wanted to leave PSG, Pochettino explained: “When that six-month season ended, there was a bit… Well, with this whole COVID situation, the situation at the club created instability in every area.
"There was a period of change, uncomfortable situations, circumstances... (He thinks about his words.) It did not give the impression that it was possible to work in a stable environment, as we have today. I enjoyed my experience at PSG. But I had other options, which I shared with the club, but they decided not to listen to any of them."
Pochettino had stints in England with Southampton, Tottenham and Chelsea and when asked if he missed English football, he said: "I miss the world of football in England. I love the country, its culture, the football culture. For anyone with a competitive spirit who wants to measure themselves against others and test their limits, this is the ideal place. Here, you have to constantly give your best."
Why is this encouraging for Tottenham?
Mauricio Pochettino's admission of missing English football could be a sign he wants to return to England. Spurs, now 17th, can try again if they avoid relegation this season.
Earlier this month, he Real Madrid job flirted withWhen he went to Spain to watch his former club lose to Atletico Madrid in the Champions League.
Igor Tudor, who replaced Thomas Frank in February, will only be in charge until the end of the season. Tottenham are in need of a new permanent manager and may look to their former boss after the World Cup.
The tournament will run from June 11 to July 19 this summer. Even with Pochettino in charge, it's unlikely the American team will go all the way. However, they have a good chance of getting out of their group as they face Paraguay, Australia and Pathway C's yet-to-be-qualified teams.
The first knockout round will run from July 4 to July 7, and if the US team is successful, the quarterfinals will take place from July 9 to July 11.
The 2026/27 Premier League season begins on 22 August. Hypothetically, this gives Mauricio Pochettino plenty of time to come back to Tottenham Hotspur and get the preseason going... just in case you were wondering.
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