Mauricio Pochettino is reportedly ready to return to Tottenham Hotspur if the Lilywhites part ways with Thomas Frank this year.
According to a report by Football Insider, Mauricio Pochettino is the subject of interest from Tottenham Hotspur. The Lilywhites are scouring the managerial market for a long-term replacement for Thomas Frank amid the first team’s struggles in the first half of the 2025/26 season.
So, the 53-year-old USMNT head coach has emerged as a target for the North London club. The latest report has boosted Tottenham’s prospects, as the former Chelsea manager is ready to return to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium if the 2024/25 UEFA Europa League winners part ways with Thomas Frank this year.
Mauricio Pochettino and his career so far
Mauricio Pochettino has endured a topsy-turvy ride in the managerial world since enjoying his breakthrough in the Premier League over a decade ago. A centre-back as a footballer, the South American represented well-known clubs like Espanyol and Paris Saint-Germain while making 20 appearances for Argentina.
The 53-year-old hung up his boots in 2006 after his second spell with Espanyol before taking charge of the Catalan club as the head coach. Since then, Pochettino has seen his stock soar, rising in prominence during his spell with Southampton before enjoying a successful stint with Tottenham Hotspur.
While the stint with Tottenham did not yield a trophy, the Argentine tactician guided the North London outfit to the UEFA Champions League final a few years ago. Since leaving the North London club, he has had two short stints with PSG and Chelsea, showing promise at both clubs. After his shock departure from Chelsea, Pochettino has been the head coach for the USMNT.
What next?
While Mauricio Pochettino has endured a topsy-turvy ride, he has managed a solid 59% winning rate as the USMNT head coach. Meanwhile, the former Chelsea manager remains on Tottenham’s radar amid uncertainties surrounding Thomas Frank’s long-term future following scrutiny of the senior side’s form.
The Lilywhites have endured another disappointing campaign thus far, falling to 14th in the Premier League standings after a solid start to life under Thomas Frank. Tottenham will not win a trophy this season unless they secure an unlikely UEFA Champions League triumph. So, Frank’s long-term future is uncertain, and Pochettino has emerged as one of the North London club’s targets.
The latest report has boosted Tottenham’s prospects, as the Argentine tactician is ready to return to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium if they part ways with Frank. However, a deal must wait for the USMNT’s campaign at the 2026 FIFA World Cup to end, and it will be interesting to see if the 53-year-old former Chelsea manager rejoins the North London club later this year.