Published 1 month ago • loading... • Updated 1 month ago

Mauricio Pochettino Could Join Real Madrid After Attempting to Make History with the USMNT

On Mar 9, 2026 Real Madrid added Mauricio Pochettino to a shortlist to replace Álvaro Arbeloa ahead next season as the club began scouting the coaching market.
Facing poor returns, Álvaro Arbeloa has seen his position weaken amid questions after Madrid spent more than 170 million last summer's transfer window.
Having guided Tottenham to the 2019 Champions League final, Pochettino has elite-level experience and coached Kylian Mbappé for two seasons at PSG, winning three trophies.
Madrid are weighing internal solutions that could reassign Arbeloa within the club, including coaching Castilla or becoming first-team assistant, while Juni Calafat and other senior staff face evaluation amid links to Klopp and Emery.
The summer could bring a structural overhaul that affects transfers and leadership, as Madrid has begun scouting the coaching market ahead of major changes at the Santiago Bernabéu.

Insights by Ground AI

19 Articles

Mauricio Pochettino could join Real Madrid after attempting to make history with the USMNT

Change is often constant at the top of European football, and the summer ahead could bring another major shift at the Real Madrid bench. With uncertainty surrounding manager Álvaro

1 month ago·Barcelona, Spain

Read Full Article

Center

USMNT’s Pochettino reportedly on Real Madrid manager shortlist

The Argentine coach is reportedly being watched by Real Madrid in the event they change their head coach next season.

1 month ago·Spain

Read Full Article

ESPN

Reposted by

ESPN UK

Lean Left

Sources: Pochettino on Madrid coaching shortlist

Real Madrid have Mauricio Pochettino on the shortlist of candidates to replace Álvaro Arbeloa ahead next season, different sources told ESPN.

1 month ago·United States

Read Full Article

Football365

Pochettino demands Liverpool, Tottenham stars to agree Real Madrid deal; Fabregas a 'dark horse'

Mauricio Pochettino is demanding four summer signings from Real Madrid if they want him to take over as head coach, according to reports.

1 month ago·United Kingdom

Read Full Article

Magyar Nemzet

Real Madrid: the in-the-Spot Coach Is the Latest Candidate

The coaching issue has flared up again at Real Madrid, with Mauricio Pochettino's name being mentioned as a possible successor to Arbeloa.

1 month ago·Budapest, Hungary

Read Full Article

SOMOS JUJUY

Pochettino, in the Sights of a Big Europe for a New Cycle

The leadership headed by Florentino P rez analyzes the Argentine coach as a possible replacement of lvaro Arbeloa. His contract with the selection of the United States ends after the World Cup 2026 and can facilitate his arrival to the Spanish club ol

1 month ago

Read Full Article

Think freely.Subscribe and get full access to Ground NewsSubscriptions start at $9.99/year