Mauricio Pochettino, who guided Tottenham to their historic Champions League final in 2019, has shared his hopes of returning to the club in the future.
Despite managing their London rivals Chelsea and now coaching the USA national team, the Argentine coach’s attachment to Spurs is still strong, and he hasn’t ruled out a potential comeback.
Pochettino Reflects on His Time at Tottenham
Pochettino, who managed Spurs from 2014 to 2019, looks back on his tenure with fondness, especially the memorable run to the Champions League final.
However, after that tough loss to Liverpool, he was unexpectedly sacked just five months later.
His love for Tottenham remains undiminished, and he admitted in a recent Sky Sports interview that he still dreams of one day returning to the club.
He said, “When I left the club, I always remembered saying in an interview that I would like to return one day, and I still feel the same way after all these years.”
Though Pochettino is currently focused on his role in the USA, his connection to Tottenham is still very much alive, and he remains hopeful that the timing will eventually align for his return.
The Relationship Between Pochettino and Daniel Levy
In the same interview, Pochettino opened up about his ongoing relationship with Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy.
Despite the challenging end to their professional journey together, Pochettino confirmed that they have kept in touch and maintained a solid relationship. “We split very well,” he explained.
“One thing was professional, another personal, and now, after all these years, we have a very, very good relationship.”
Pochettino acknowledged the ups and downs they experienced during their time together but emphasized that those moments didn’t affect their personal connection.
His respect for Levy remains, and their bond appears to have survived the turbulent times.
Tottenham’s Struggles and the Growing Pressure on Postecoglou
As Tottenham struggles this season, the idea of Pochettino returning grows more intriguing.
The club currently sits in 14th place in the Premier League, just 10 points above the relegation zone.
With 13 losses in 24 league games and recent exits from both the Carabao Cup and FA Cup, pressure is mounting on current manager Ange Postecoglou.
Though Pochettino has expressed interest in a return, recent reports suggest that Spurs have already started looking at potential replacements.
According to The Telegraph, Andoni Iraola and Marco Silva are two names at the top of the list for the upcoming season.
Despite these reports, Tottenham’s board remains supportive of Postecoglou, citing the difficult season marred by key injuries.
The manager’s future might depend on how far Spurs progress in the Europa League, which is their last chance at silverware this season.
If they are eliminated, it could spell the end of Postecoglou’s tenure.
What’s Next for Tottenham and Pochettino?
As the season continues to unfold, the situation at Tottenham remains fluid.
If Postecoglou’s position comes under further scrutiny, Pochettino’s potential return could become a reality.
Whether he will be the one to lead the club back to its former glory remains to be seen, but for now, the possibility of Pochettino reuniting with Tottenham is very much alive in the minds of fans and pundits alike.