Tottenham report: Mauricio Pochettino opens door to sensational return

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Tottenham could be on the lookout for a new manager when Antonio Conte's contract expires this summer

Mauricio Pochettino
Mauricio Pochettino would reportedly be willing to return to Tottenham (Image credit: PA)

Tottenham could be poised to reappoint Mauricio Pochettino at the end of the season after their former manager intimated he would be open to a return.

That is according to a report by The Times, which states Spurs could approach Pochettino if there is a vacancy in the summer.

Antonio Conte is out of contract at the end of the campaign and there are not currently any talks taking place between the manager and the club.

Tottenham have the option to extend his deal for another 12 months, but they will not do so unless they are convinced Conte is committed to the cause.

The Arsenal player and staff celebrate the 3rd goal, scored by Reiss Nelson during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and AFC Bournemouth at Emirates Stadium on March 04, 2023 in London, England.

The Emirates Stadium descended into pandemonium following Reiss Nelson's dramatic winner (Image credit: Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

Spurs have endured a largely disappointing season up to now, although they are still in the mix for a top-four finish.

On Wednesday the north Londoners will be looking to overturn a 1-0 deficit in the second leg of their Champions League last-16 tie against AC Milan.

But a failure to reach the latter stages of either the FA Cup or the EFL Cup were major blows given Tottenham's desperation to end a 15-year trophy drought.

Eric Dier

Tottenham defender Eric Dier looks dejected after his team's defeat by Sheffield United in the FA Cup (Image credit: Getty)

Tottenham are beginning to plan for life after Conte in case the Italian's tenure ends before the start of next season.

They have been linked with an approach for their former boss Pochettino, who enjoyed a successful five years at the helm between 2014 and 2019.

The Argentine was not able to win silverware during that time, but Tottenham finished as runners-up in the Premier League, Champions League and EFL Cup.

Tottenham manager Antonio Conte during his side's 2-0 loss at home to Aston Villa on January 1, 2023.

Antonio Conte could leave Tottenham at the end of the season (Image credit: Getty Images)

The aforementioned report reveals that chairman Daniel Levy is keen to bring Pochettino back to north London, but director of football Fabio Paratici is undecided.

The 51-year-old has been out of work since departing Ligue 1 giants PSG at the end of last season.

And according to the latest news, Pochettino is open to a second spell at Spurs.

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Greg Lea
Greg Lea

Greg Lea is a freelance football journalist who's filled in wherever FourFourTwo needs him since 2014. He became a Crystal Palace fan after watching a 1-0 loss to Port Vale in 1998, and once got on the scoresheet in a primary school game against Wilfried Zaha's Whitehorse Manor (an own goal in an 8-0 defeat).