{"id":45192,"date":"2026-03-30T23:33:16","date_gmt":"2026-03-31T03:33:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/03\/30\/you-never-know-what-will-happen-mauricio-pochettino-makes-an-interesting-confession-about-tottenham\/"},"modified":"2026-03-30T23:33:16","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T03:33:16","slug":"you-never-know-what-will-happen-mauricio-pochettino-makes-an-interesting-confession-about-tottenham","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/03\/30\/you-never-know-what-will-happen-mauricio-pochettino-makes-an-interesting-confession-about-tottenham\/","title":{"rendered":"\u201cYou never know what will happen\u201d \u2013 Mauricio Pochettino makes an interesting confession about Tottenham"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/03\/30\/you-never-know-what-will-happen-mauricio-pochettino-makes-an-interesting-confession-about-tottenham\/#Mauricio_Pochettino_talks_about_his_connection_with_Tottenham\" >Mauricio Pochettino talks about his connection with Tottenham<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/03\/30\/you-never-know-what-will-happen-mauricio-pochettino-makes-an-interesting-confession-about-tottenham\/#Spurs_move_rapidly_towards_signing_De_Zerbi\" >Spurs move rapidly towards signing De Zerbi<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<!-- Article Start --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Mauricio Pochettino has admitted that Tottenham have not approached him about a sensational return to the club, but it is worth noting that the former Spurs manager does not rule out a return to north London in the future.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ahead of the United States Men&#8217;s National Team (USMNT)&#8217;s friendly against Portugal, Pochettino spoke about the swirling speculation linking him to the Tottenham job.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Download the official CaughtOffSide app to get all the latest news and updates straight to your phone. above <span role=\"presentation\"><u>apple<\/u><\/span>  &#038; <span role=\"presentation\"><u>Google play<\/u><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 data-path-to-node=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mauricio_Pochettino_talks_about_his_connection_with_Tottenham\"><\/span>Mauricio Pochettino talks about his connection with Tottenham<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Pochettino was asked about Tottenham&#8217;s relationship with Real Madrid in a new interview and admitted he has had no contact with either club.<\/p>\n<p>Highlighting his involvement with the U.S. national team, he said (quoted by Ben Jacobs):<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;There are no talks. We are very focused on the World Cup here. Everyone knows that I have commitments with the national team here. It is not important to talk about the future. No one approached me, but who knows what will happen.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>While maintaining his professional stance, he admitted that &#8220;no one knows&#8221; what the future holds, coupled with the fact that his current contract expires after this summer&#8217;s World Cup, leaving the door open.<\/p>\n<p>Interestingly, he also indicated his intention to extend his stay in international management, adding: &#8220;We&#8217;re open[to staying with the USMNT]. If the federation is happy, then why not?&#8221;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Spurs_move_rapidly_towards_signing_De_Zerbi\"><\/span>Spurs move rapidly towards signing De Zerbi<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Pochettino&#8217;s lack of contact with Spurs suggests the club hierarchy is looking elsewhere for an immediate solution to Spurs&#8217; crisis.<\/p>\n<p>Tottenham are reportedly moving quickly to sign former Brighton and Marseille manager Roberto De Zerbi after manager Igor Tudor left the club after just 44 days.<\/p>\n<p>With Premier League survival at stake, Spurs are said to have made a major move to convince De Zerbi to take up the role immediately.<\/p>\n<p>Appointing De Zerbi on a permanent contract would put an end to Pochettino&#8217;s fairytale comeback story, at least in the near future.<\/p>\n<p><!-- Article End -->\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mauricio Pochettino has admitted that Tottenham have not approached him about a sensational return to the club, but it is worth noting that the former Spurs manager does not rule out a return to north London in the future. 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