Mauricio Pochettino has dismissed hypothesis linking him with a return to Tottenham, insisting {that a} comeback to North London is “not real looking” at the moment.
The 53-year-old, presently in command of the USA nationwide staff, has been linked with the emptiness at Spurs following the shock dismissal of Ange Postecoglou on Friday.
Regardless of delivering the membership’s first trophy in 17 years with a Europa League triumph, Postecoglou was relieved of his duties.
Pochettino, who spent 5 years at Tottenham earlier than being sacked in November 2019, has been among the many names touted for the job.
Nevertheless, talking after the USA’s 2-1 defeat to Turkey in Connecticut, he made clear that he has no plans to return to Spurs for now.
“As we speak it’s not real looking,” Pochettino mentioned. “Look the place I’m. Look the place we (his backroom employees) are. The reply is so clear.
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“I believe, since I left in 2019, my title has at all times been on the record [of rumours].
“I’ve seen the rumours, we’re 100 coaches on the record. Don’t be nervous about that.
“If one thing occurs [in the future], you for certain will see, however I’m so glad on this second and we can’t speak about one of these factor.”
The Argentine took over the US males’s nationwide staff in October 2024 and has overseen 9 matches up to now, recording 5 victories and 4 defeats. The loss to Turkey marked the staff’s third consecutive loss.
Pochettino is now centered on making ready the US squad for the 2026 World Cup, which they may co-host with Mexico and Canada.
Throughout his earlier stint at Tottenham, Pochettino led the membership to a Champions League remaining in 2019 and secured a runner-up end within the Premier League in 2016-17.