Tottenham news: Mauricio Pochettino rules out Spurs return

Mauricio Pochettino has ruled himself out of the running to succeed Ange Postecoglou, saying a return to Tottenham at this point is “not realistic”.

Postecoglou was sacked on Friday, despite leading the club to their first piece of silverware in 17 years.

Pochettino, whose five-year stay at Spurs came to an end in November 2019, has been linked with a return to north London.

But the Argentine, who was appointed as United States manager in October 2024, says he is happy in his new role.

“Today it’s not realistic,” said Pochettino. “Look where I am. Look where we [his backroom staff] are. The answer is so clear.

“Since I left in 2019, my name has always been on the list [of rumours]. I’ve seen the rumours.

“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.”