This archive report was first published on 23 May 2020.
Published on May 23, 2020, Mauricio Pochettino has expressed his eagerness to return to the Premier League, citing it as his priority.
The 48-year-old Argentine coach was sacked by Tottenham less than a year after leading them to the Champions League final. He has now ended his six-month gardening leave, allowing him to join another club.
Pochettino has been linked with Newcastle, should their proposed Saudi Arabia-backed takeover go through, and Manchester United. He still resides in London and has expressed his love for England and the Premier League.
"After six months, our tanks are completely full," Pochettino said, reflecting on his time off. "I have tried with my coaching staff to review everything that we did in the last seven years (including Southampton) because we never had a break until now."
"I still think the Premier League is the best league in the world. We enjoy it a lot. Of course, it's one of the options. Of course, it can be my priority but I am not closed to move to a different country." — Mauricio Pochettino
Pochettino acknowledged the uncertainty caused by the coronavirus crisis, stating that it is difficult to know what opportunities will be available. He expressed his optimism about the future of football, saying, "Today we are going to live a completely different era in football that we need to discover."
