Mauricio Pochettino issues update as Tottenham close in on appointing next managerTottenham are close to naming Roberto De Zerbi as their new manager, ending speculation - at least for now - that Mauricio Pochettino will return to the North LondonView 2 Images Mauricio Pochettino is out of contract this summer (Image: John Dorton/ISI Photos/USSF/Getty Images)Mauricio Pochettino's return to Tottenham looks increasingly unlikely after he made it clear that he's open to staying on as USA boss. It comes after Spurs entered advanced talks with Roberto De Zerbi to become their new manager. Pochettino, on the other hand, is due to be out of contract with US Soccer after this summer's World Cup which they're co-hosting. How far will the USA go at the World Cup? They reached the round of 16 at the last World Cup, losing 3-1 to the Netherlands.

Source: Daily Mirror March 30, 2026 20:25 UTC