The Spurs want Pochettino back, and it’s got North London buzzing with talk of a manager who once took them to the Champions League final now being lined up for a summer comeback.
Tottenham’s owners have quietly started sounding out Mauricio Pochettino about returning to the club he left in 2019. Insiders say the decision-makers at the top, led by chairman Daniel Levy, have grown frustrated with the current setup and believe the Argentine is the man to steady the ship.
They point to his time in charge as a golden era compared to what followed – a string of managers who couldn’t quite match his blend of intensity and results.
Since he walked away, things have been up and down. Jose Mourinho, Nuno Espirito Santo, Antonio Conte, Igor Tudor and currently fired Thomas Frank – none have delivered the consistency owners crave.
Frank took over earlier this season, but results have been patchy. Some wins feel hard-fought, others like lucky escapes. The squad looks talented on paper, with stars like Son Heung-min and new signings, but the spark from Pochettino’s days seems missing.
That’s why the owners are looking back. People close to the club say they rate Pochettino higher than anyone who’s come since. “He understood the club, the players, and the fans,” one source told bana.co.ke.
“The dressing room had belief under him.” Now, with Pochettino’s contract as United States national team boss set to expire this summer, the timing lines up perfectly. He’s been doing well with the US, getting them organised and competitive, but the Premier League pull is strong – especially a return to the club where he made his name in England.
Levy and the board have left the door wide open. No formal offer yet, but conversations have happened. Pochettino himself has always spoken warmly about his Spurs days, calling it one of the best periods of his career.
In interviews over the years, he’s hinted he’d love another crack at it one day. This could be that chance.
For fans, it’s a mix of excitement and nerves. Many remember the good times – the 2017 FA Cup semi-final win over Arsenal, the run to the final. “Poch was class; bring him home,” one supporter posted on X after the news leaked.
Others worry it’s nostalgia talking. “We loved him then, but football moves on. What about the style now?” The debate is everywhere on forums and in pubs near the stadium.
Tudor still has time on his contract, which complicates things. Spurs would likely need to pay up to get him out early, and that’s not cheap. But with the season not going to plan, patience is thin.
Pochettino’s deal with the US ends at the right moment, avoiding any messy negotiations there. He’s got the experience, knows the league, and could hit the ground running.
What would a return look like? Pochettino’s teams always pressed hard and played with heart. He’d probably want to freshen up the squad, maybe bring in a couple of his trusted players from elsewhere.
The current group has quality but needs direction. Supporters at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium have been vocal lately, chanting for change during tough patches.
This move would be a statement from the owners. They’ve backed big names before, but Pochettino feels different – a homecoming rather than a gamble. It could settle the dressing room and get the fans back onside. Tickets for next season would fly out if he signs.
Of course, nothing’s done yet. These talks can drag, and other clubs might circle if word spreads. Pochettino has options, including staying with the US for the 2026 World Cup cycle. But Spurs hold a special place for him, and the chance to finish what he started might prove too tempting.
For now, the rumour mill is in overdrive. Tottenham fans are split between hoping for the old magic and wondering if it’s the right step. The owners clearly think it is. If it happens, it could mark the start of a new chapter – or a reminder of what might have been.
Either way, the summer transfer window just got a lot more interesting. Spurs want Pochettino back, and the football world is watching to see if they’ll make it real.
