Pochettino Yearns For Spurs Return To Complete Unfinished Business
Mauricio Pochettino has revealed he is ready for his next challenge amid reports linking him to Newcastle United but admits he wants to return to Tottenham Hotspur one day to complete what he started.
Pochettino was relieved of his duties by club chairman Daniel Levy in November, six months after leading the club to the Champions League final, where they lost 2-0 to domestic rivals Liverpool at the Wanda Metropolitano stadium.
The former Southampton boss has been linked with the Magpies following Newcastle’s prospective new owners.
Despite helping Spurs to be a force to reckon with in English football, Pochettino could not win a trophy during his five-and-a-half years in North London.
Speaking on BT Sports, the Argentinian tactician has revealed his desire to return to Tottenham at some stage in his career.
"It was an amazing journey that finished in the way that, of course, no one wants. But deeper in my chest, my soul, my heart - I am sure that we will cross [paths] again," Pochettino said.
"From the day that I left the club, my dream is to be back and to try to finish the work that we didn't finish.
"We were so close to winning the right trophies, the Premier League and the Champions League. But we stopped and, of course, I am looking forward to moving on. I am so motivated for the next project.
"But, deep inside, I would like to be back one day because the club is special. The fans are so special."
"Maybe in five years, maybe in 10 years, and now I'm going to conspire with the universe and to throw out the idea that before I die, I want to manage Tottenham again and try if possible to win one title," he added:
"Because I want to feel what it means to win one title with Tottenham.”
"The fans are amazing and the love we received was amazing and that [would be] a good opportunity to pay back all the love they showed us from day one."
