Mauricio Pochettino’s name has been circulating as a potential replacement for Antonio Conte at Tottenham Hotspur, whose contract ends in June. Reports suggest that Conte has no plans to extend his contract, and the club is already looking for a new head coach.
Several high-profile names have been linked to the job, including Roberto De Zerbi, Thomas Tuchel, Luis Enrique and Thomas Frank. However, it is the return of Pochettino that has generated the most buzz, as he led the Spurs to their best period in recent history, achieving top-four finishes consistently and taking the club to their first-ever Champions League final in 2019.
The Argentine manager, who is currently without a job after being sakced by Paris Saint-Germain, is reportedly open to the idea of returning to the club he managed for five years. Club Chairman Daniel Levy is also believed to be keen on bringing him back.
However, Pochettino’s possible return to Tottenham may not be straightforward, as according to the latest report from Evening Standard, Real Madrid are also keen admirers of the Argentine.
According to the report, Madrid President Florentino Perez has tried to hire Pochettino twice before, losing out to Spurs and PSG respectively.
If Real Madrid decide to show interest in Pochettino, he may delay his decision until the end of the season, which could leave Tottenham in a vulnerable position.
Pochettino’s return to Tottenham would be welcomed by fans, who regard him as a legend at the club. His passion, tactical acumen, and ability to develop young players endeared him to the Spurs faithful, and his reappointment would signal the start of a new era at the club.
As the speculation continues to grow, it remains to be seen who will take over the reins at Tottenham next season, but Pochettino’s possible return has certainly added another twist to the story.
