Pochettino Tottenham return stance emerges as condition for move clear | Football | Sport
Mauricio Pochettino would welcome a return to Tottenham following this summer’s World Cup, it has been claimed.
Pochettino, 53, enjoyed nearly five-and-a-half years at the helm during his initial tenure with Spurs. During that period, Pochettino steered Tottenham to consecutive second-place finishes in the Premier League and led them to the Champions League final in his last complete season in north London.
Tottenham opted to dismiss Pochettino in November 2019 after a challenging start to the campaign and brought in Jose Mourinho as his replacement. Following his departure from Spurs, Pochettino took charge of Paris Saint-Germain and Chelsea before accepting the United States national team role in September 2024.
His contract with the USA extends beyond this summer’s World Cup. The USA are set to co-host the tournament with Canada and Mexico, effectively eliminating any possibility of Pochettino’s departure beforehand.
However, talkSPORT reports that Pochettino would be interested in returning to Tottenham after the World Cup concludes. He has kept the door ajar for a possible comeback to north London, more than six years after his exit.
Pochettino’s position on rejoining Tottenham emerged just hours after the club decided to dismiss Thomas Frank following Tuesday’s 2-1 loss to Newcastle United.
Spurs announced in a statement on Wednesday morning: “The club has taken the decision to make a change in the men’s head coach position and Thomas Frank will leave today.
“Thomas was appointed in June 2025, and we have been determined to give him the time and support needed to build for the future together. However, results and performances have led the board to conclude that a change at this point in the season is necessary.
“Throughout his time at the club, Thomas has conducted himself with unwavering commitment, giving everything in his efforts to move the club forward. We would like to thank him for his contribution and wish him every success in the future.”
Frank was brought in as Tottenham’s new head coach last June following Ange Postecoglou’s dismissal despite the Australian ending the club’s 17-year trophy drought by securing the Europa League.
Whilst Frank enjoyed a promising beginning to his tenure in north London, claiming victory in four of his opening six fixtures across all competitions, Tottenham’s fortunes have plummeted in recent months.
Indeed, Spurs have secured just two victories from their last 17 Premier League fixtures, stretching back to a 3-0 triumph at Everton in October. This dismal sequence has seen them plunge to 16th in the standings, five points clear of the relegation zone.
Tottenham’s next fixture is a north London derby at home against Arsenal on Sunday, February 22. They face more than 11 days until their next match following their FA Cup third-round elimination.
