Mauricio Pochettino ruled out a return to Tottenham to replace Ange Postecoglou, claiming it was "not realistic".
Mauricio Pochettino, who led Tottenham Hotspur to the Champions League final in 2019, became the United States head coach in October 2024 and says he has no intention of leaving his current role
Mauricio Pochettino ruled out a return to Tottenham to replace Ange Postecoglou, claiming it was "not realistic".
Postecoglou was sacked on Friday, just over two weeks after he ended Spurs' 17-year drought by winning the Europa League title. However, Spurs also recorded their lowest-ever Premier League finish of 17th.
While Thomas Frank is reportedly the front-runner, Pochettino has been linked with a move back to his former club.
The Argentine spent five and a half years at Tottenham between 2014 and 2019, taking charge of 293 matches (W159 D62 L72), with a 54.3% win rate.
Pochettino also led them to the Champions League final in 2019 and the EFL Cup final in 2015, losing to Liverpool and Manchester City, respectively.
However, the 52-year-old, who became the United States head coach in October 2024, says he has no intention of leaving his current role.
"[Right now], it's not realistic," said Pochettino, after the USA's 2-1 defeat to Turkiye. "Look where I am. Look where we [his backroom staff] are. The answer is so clear.
"I think, since I left in 2019, my name has always been on the list [of rumours].
"I've seen the rumours; we are 100 coaches on the list. Don't be worried about that.
"If something happens [in the future], you for sure will see, but I am so happy in this moment, and we cannot talk about this type of thing."