Mauricio Pochettino has ruled himself out of the running to replace Ange Postecoglou as Tottenham Hotspur’s head coach, calling a return to north London unrealistic at this stage.
Tottenham are in search of a new manager following the shock dismissal of Postecoglou just 16 days after he led the club to Europa League victory — their first major silverware in 17 years.
Pochettino, currently in charge of the United States national team, ended his five-year tenure at Spurs in November 2019, having guided the club to the Champions League final earlier that year.
He signed a two-year deal to manage the US squad last September and is expected to remain at the helm through the 2026 World Cup, which will be hosted on home soil.
Speaking after the US suffered a 2-1 defeat to Turkey in a friendly match in Connecticut, the Argentine made it clear that any talk of a return to Tottenham was unfounded. Despite frequent speculation linking him back to his former club, Pochettino appears firmly committed to his role with the US national side.
While Tottenham continue their managerial search, the club has taken steps to secure stability within the squad. Welsh international Ben Davies has had his contract extended by 12 months, keeping him at the club through the 2025-26 season.
Davies, who arrived at Spurs in the summer of 2015, is now the club’s longest-serving player, having made 358 appearances. He is set to work under his sixth permanent manager following Postecoglou’s exit.
The defender commented on his contract extension ahead of Wales’ World Cup qualifier in Belgium, expressing his enthusiasm for another season at the club. On the recent managerial change, Davies acknowledged the situation but emphasised that players must remain focused on their responsibilities, regardless of who is in charge.
Meanwhile, Brentford manager Thomas Frank has emerged as the leading candidate for the Tottenham job, according to bookmakers. However, as of Saturday, no formal approach had been made by the club, according to reports.
With speculation continuing to grow, Tottenham’s leadership faces increasing pressure to secure a new head coach capable of building on recent success and bringing long-term stability to the club.
