US EditionPochettino open to staying with US beyond World Cup, says no contact with Tottenham or Real Madrid
- On Monday, U.S. men's national team coach Mauricio Pochettino denied holding discussions with Tottenham Hotspur or Real Madrid, emphasizing his full focus on Tuesday's friendly against Portugal at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
- Speculation regarding the 54-year-old manager intensified after Tottenham parted ways with interim coach Igor Tudor on Sunday, following poor results that reignited interest in Pochettino's potential return.
- While his contract with the U.S. Soccer Federation concludes after the World Cup, Pochettino left the door open for potential extension, stating, "Never say never. In football, everything can happen."
- Pochettino described managing the U.S. team as a "massive challenge" due to players spread across Major League Soccer and Europe, emphasizing the need for improved defensive intensity moving forward.
- The Argentine confirmed he hopes to return to the Premier League eventually, calling it the "best in the world," though he reiterated his current commitment remains solely on the U.S. squad.
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The current U.S. selector does not close the door to follow in the American combo after the World Cup.
Washington, 30 Mar (EFE).- The Argentine Mauricio Pochettino denied this Monday to be negotiating with Real Madrid or the Tottenham in the face of the next season and opened the door to continue as a selector of the United States after the World Cup. “At this moment, no,” Pochettino responded by being consulted for possible contacts with these two clubs at a press conference prior to the friendly match between the United States and Portugal this…
USMNT coach leaves door open for coming back after World Cup as rumors of Premier League return swirl
Not only that, but Mauricio Pochettino said he is open to staying in his current role, citing the new training ground U.S. Soccer is set to open in Fayetteville, Ga., as well as the growth potential for soccer stateside.
Mauricio Pochettino said he is willing to continue as a United States coach beyond this summer's World Cup, although he does not rule out a return to Europe with the Tottenham or Real Madrid.
Real Madrid and Tottenham have emerged as possible future options for Argentine Pochettino
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