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title: "Tottenham: Reliable journalist makes Pochettino to Spurs claim"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/premier-league-spurs-antonio-conte-mauricio-pochettino-update-latest/"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Emilio Galantini"
section: "Premier League News"
published: "2023-03-08T09:45:27Z"
modified: "2023-03-08T09:45:27Z"
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# Tottenham: Reliable journalist makes Pochettino to Spurs claim

**Journalist Jack Pitt-Brooke of The Athletic has shared an update on [Tottenham](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/tottenham-hotspur-news/) and their links to former boss Mauricio Pochettino.**

### The Lowdown: Conte exit nearing?

[Antonio Conte](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/tag/antonio-conte/)‘s deal at Spurs looks set to expire at the end of this [Premier League](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/premier-league-news/) season, and while the club do have an option to extend by 12 months, there is currently little appetite to do so.

Some sources [believe](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/tottenham-hotspur-news/premier-league-spurs-antonio-conte-update-latest/) it is more likely than not Conte departs north London around a year-and-a-half after he replaced Nuno Espirito Santo.

Many managers have been linked with the potentially vacant role, including Pochettino, with Pitt-Brooke sharing the latest on a possible reunion.

### The Latest: Pitt-Brooke makes Poch to Spurs claim…

According to the reporter, writing in a piece for[The Athletic](https://theathletic.com/4280226/2023/03/07/spurs-manager-conte-pochettino-tuchel/?source=emp_shared_article), the prospect of a Spurs return ‘appeals’ to both Pochettino and Tottenham.

It is also relayed that the Lilywhites, and chairman Daniel Levy by extension, attempted to lure the Argentine away from Paris-Saint Germain ‘less than two years ago’.

This was around the time Spurs were hunting for a Jose Mourinho replacement, but after failing in their attempts to re-land Pochettino, they eventually turned to Nuno.

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### The Verdict: Perfect man…

The 51-year-old would be an ideal successor to Conte, especially considering how popular of a decision that would be among the fanbase.

Pochettino is [seen by many](https://theathletic.com/4280226/2023/03/07/spurs-manager-conte-pochettino-tuchel/?source=emp_shared_article) as one of Tottenham’s most adored managers ever and he would now come back with experience of winning silverware.

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The[4-3-3 attack-minded boss](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/mauricio-pochettino/profil/trainer/9044) now [boasts](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/mauricio-pochettino/profil/trainer/9044) a Ligue 1 title, French Cup and French Super Cup in his trophy cabinet – further adding to his CV after a proven spell in England with Spurs.

Pundit Jamie O’Hara has called the tactician [‘world class](https://twitter.com/talkSPORT/status/1324280796857933824)‘ for his overachievements on a shoe-string budget, again reinforcing the idea he is a more-than credible Spurs manager candidate.

Currently a free agent, there are also few financial constraints standing between Pochettino and his old job.