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Alexander Abnos in Atlanta

Mauricio Pochettino distances himself from Spurs return but backs club to avoid relegation

US's head coach Mauricio Pochettino pictured during a friendly soccer game between the United States national team and Belgian national soccer team Red Devils in Atlanta, on Saturday 28 March 2026, in preparation for the 2026 World Cup.
Mauricio Pochettino took over the US in 2024 and will be in charge at least through the 2026 World Cup. Photograph: Dirk Waem/Belga/Shutterstock

Mauricio Pochettino once again distanced himself from links to a return to Tottenham Hotspur on Monday, while expressing his confidence that his former club will avoid relegation despite a challenging season.

Pochettino, who led Spurs to some of their greatest successes in the modern era during a tenure from 2014-2019, has often been linked with a return to the club. However, his position as head coach of the US men’s national team has prevented him from taking over this season as Tottenham have floundered. Pochettino will not be available for his next job until after this summer’s World Cup, as his US Soccer contract expires in August.

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