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Pochettino ‘desires’ to become Juventus manager, reveals cousin

Pochettino ‘desires’ to become Juventus manager, reveals cousin

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Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino wants to leave the club for Italian giants Juventus. This report is according to his cousin, who claims that the Argentine “desires” the Juventus hot seat after the exit of Max Allegri. Former Chelsea boss Antonio Conte has already rejected a return to his former team, Juventus after agreeing a deal with Inter Milan. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); While SunSport claims Chelsea head coach Maurizio Sarri is a leading contender after securing Champions League football next season. Former Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho is also in the frame for a possible reunion with ex-Real Madrid superstar Cristiano Ronaldo. But Spurs favourite Pochettino could be the man in the Juventus dug-out next campaign as h...
Unai Emery tells Pochettino to reject Manchester United

Unai Emery tells Pochettino to reject Manchester United

Premier League, Transfer Info
Unai Emery has warned Mauricio Pochettino against joining Manchester United and told him to stick with Tottenham Hotspur. The Argentine coach has been praised for his work with Spurs but is thought to be one of United’s top targets to take over from Jose Mourinho as their full-time manager at the end of this season. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Pochettino has expressed his frustration at the lack of money spent by Daniel Levy and the board, and some believe the chance to spend big at the world’s most profitable club would be difficult to turn down. However, Emery told Pochettino that the grass isn’t always greener and suggested he should stick with his current team. ‘He’s very happy at Tottenham,’ the former Sevilla manager said. ‘He’s coaching...
Pochettino angry with Lloris for ‘destroying’ gameplan vs Barcelona

Pochettino angry with Lloris for ‘destroying’ gameplan vs Barcelona

La Liga, Premier League
Mauricio Pochettino concedes Tottenham’s gameplan to deal with Barcelona was ‘destroyed’ by Hugo Lloris’ early mistake at the Wembley stadium. Barcelona took the lead after just 95 seconds in England when Philippe Coutinho fired home from Jordi Alba’s cut back. Spurs then had to chase the game and were two behind when Ivan Rakitic scored a scintillating long-range strike. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The home side got back into it through Erik Lamela and Harry Kane but Lionel Messi was in good form and his second half brace ensured Barcelona ran out 4-2 winners. But Pochettino was left ruing the fact that his gameplan was completely destroyed two minutes of the start of the game at Wembley. ‘I think if you watch football you understand from th...
Pochettino: Messi almost joined Espanyol

Pochettino: Messi almost joined Espanyol

Premier League, La Liga, Transfer Info
Pochettino is preparing his Tottenham side to face Messi and Barcelona in a Champions League showdown at Wembley on Wednesday. But the head coach used to play for, and then managed, Barca's rivals Espanyol - and he says Messi came close to joining him in the summer of 2005. Pochettino said: "I started to hear about him when I was a player at Espanyol. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "A small guy, playing in the academy in Barcelona. "Then I heard he was so close to signing for Espanyol - very close - in the season Barcelona played against Juventus in the Joan Gamper (an annual pre-season tournament). "I remember that summer. "But, because he was so fantastic in the Joan Gamper, they changed their minds. They kept Messi at Barcelona. "So, if ...
Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino refuses to rule out Real Madrid move

Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino refuses to rule out Real Madrid move

Transfer Info, La Liga, Premier League
Real Madrid want Tottenham's Mauricio Pochettino as their new manager after Zinedine Zidane’s decision to leave, according to Sky Sports. Though, Real have not spoken to Pochettino and sources close to Tottenham have revealed that no buyout clause exists in Pochettino's new five-year contract, which he signed just last week . Those sources also deny rumours that there is a verbal agreement for Pochettino to be given permission to talk about a La Liga move. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Zidane resigned from Real Madrid on Thursday,  just days after winning his third successive Champions League with a 3-1 win over Liverpool in the final. The Frenchman said Real Madrid needed a "new voice" in the dressing room but denied any suggestion that his decisi...
Tottenham to offer Pochettino big-money deal

Tottenham to offer Pochettino big-money deal

Premier League, La Liga
Tottenham Hotspur are willing to offer Mauricio Pochettino a new deal as reward for his impressive work which has attracted a number of suitors. Pochettino enhanced his reputation with a Champions League draw against Juventus. Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain are interested in Pochettino but Tottenham want him to take the club into their new stadium next season and believe he is interested in seeing out the project he started four years ago. Pochettino signed a new five-year contract in 2016 but Tottenham are set to give him a pay-rise and a new contract if he ignores interest from PSG and Madrid. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Argentine is highly rated but it is believed only Real Madrid could convince him to leave the club. However, he d...
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