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Sources: Pochettino opens door to sensational Tottenham return

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Sources: Mauricio Pochettino Opens Door to Sensational Tottenham Return

Tottenham Hotspur is considering a shock reunion with former manager Mauricio Pochettino amid mounting pressure on current head coach Thomas Frank, according to exclusive sources.[1][6]



Spurs are enduring a dismal season, sitting 14th in the Premier League table after a downward spiral since October. Recent form shows just one win in seven official matches, including a humiliating 1-2 FA Cup third-round exit to Aston Villa. Fans are furious with Frank's style, a stark contrast to predecessor Ange Postecoglou's attacking philosophy that delivered Europa League success. Calls for Frank's sacking grow louder, with his three-year contract already under severe strain just six months in.[1][3][4]

Pochettino, who managed Tottenham from 2014-2019 (293 games: 159 wins, 62 draws, 72 losses), remains a fan favorite for guiding Spurs to the Champions League final. Sacked in November 2019, he later led Paris Saint-Germain, Chelsea, and now the USA national team. His contract expires post-2026 World Cup in North and Central America, making him a free agent ideal for a summer switch.[1][2][3]

The Argentine has hinted at openness to a Premier League return, calling it "the best league in the world" and expressing desire to "challenge for the big things." Sources say he's "receptive" to Tottenham, especially with ex-chairman Daniel Levy's September departure removing past friction. A former Spurs striker echoed: "He wants to come back."[2][3][7]

While Xabi Alonso, a free agent post-Real Madrid, is also monitored for his rebuild potential, Pochettino tops the list to quell unrest. A return could spark squad overhaul, even re-signing Harry Kane, thrilling supporters dreaming of silverware.[1][4]

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