Pochettino says Spurs made contact over potential return
The former Tottenham manager has revealed the club contacted him about coming back, adding that even relegation would not have dissuaded him from considering the job.
In comments published on Thursday morning, Mauricio Pochettino said Tottenham contacted him about the prospect of a return as manager. He suggested he would have considered the role regardless of the division.
Matt Law reports that Pochettino indicated even relegation would not have deterred him from taking the call seriously. The disclosure points to at least one direct approach from Spurs regarding a comeback.
The remarks establish that contact was made but stop short of confirming any formal negotiations or an agreement. No timeframe was given for when the call took place, and there were no details on terms, responsibilities or whether further discussions followed.
As presented, the revelation suggests Tottenham explored the option of reappointing Pochettino at some stage, while his comments imply openness to the idea under challenging circumstances. It does not, however, indicate that a managerial change is imminent or that talks are ongoing.
Other remarks
In the same set of comments, Pochettino voiced the view that Chelsea’s 2016–17 Premier League title should be stripped and awarded to Tottenham, a separate claim that reflects his forthright assessment rather than any formal process.