MAURICIO POCHETTINO has put Manchester United on red alert after admitting that he would “love” to return to the Premier League.
And the 47-year-old’s comments have already left the Red Devils fanbase excited after believing he was born to be the boss at Old Trafford.
Mauricio Pochettino would love to return to management in the Premier LeagueCredit: Getty Images – Getty
The Argentine has been out of work since being axed as Tottenham manager in November – just five months after taking the club to their first Champions League final.
Pochettino has long been admired at United, with fans even calling for the board to hire him following a humiliating 3-1 loss to neighbours Manchester City last month.
After time spent recharging his batteries in Spain and his native Argentina since leaving North London, he has now revealed his ambition to return to the Prem.
He told the In The Pink podcast: “To be honest, I would love to work in the Premier League.
“It’s going to be difficult, I know, and for now it’s a moment to wait and we’ll see what happens.
I would love to work in the Premier League. I have the belief and confidence that the next challenge will be fantastic
Mauricio Pochettino
“It’s a moment of recovery, to think about yourself a little bit, and to be ready because in football always something can happen and you need to be ready.
“I’m ready and waiting for a new challenge. I have the belief and confidence that the next challenge will be fantastic.”
Poch’s comments fueled rumours he could be the man to succeed Ole Gunnar Solskjaer if the Norwegian fails to deliver Champions League football.
And fans have already begun demanding that the club hire him, with one tweeting: “This guy will make Pogba and martial generational again.”
Mauricio Pochettino spotted with Ed Woodward advisor Neil Ashton at Griffin Park for Brentford vs Leeds
Another said: “Mauricio Pochettino isn’t even hiding away anymore with his comments. He’s remaining patient knowing his time will come. He was born to be a United manager.”
A third added: “He’s literally begging United to come for him. Would be my number one choice in the summer even before any player.”
However not all fans were in favour of Pochettino’s arrival, with one more replying: “Love Pochettino but I’d rather keep Solskjaer. He has the potential to manage United for a decade.”
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
