Mauricio Pochettino, who led Tottenham Hotspur to the Champions League final in 2019, became the United States head coach in October 2024 and says he has no intention of leaving his current role

Former Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino says a return to the club to replace Ange Postecoglou is "not realistic".

United States coach Mauricio Pochettino played down speculation about a return to his former club Tottenham Hotspur after the Premier League side sacked Ange Postecoglou, saying it was not a realistic option at this stage.

Tottenham Hotspur has sacked manager Ange Postecoglou just over two weeks since he guided the club to the Europa League title, the club’s first trophy in 17 years and first European silverware in 41 years.

Sixteen days after delivering the club's first trophy in 17 years, Ange Postecoglou's Spurs reign has come to an end... But which games defined his tenure?

The Australian was sacked as Spurs head coach on Friday, with Brentford's Thomas Frank the leading contender to replace him.

Qualify for The Champions League Then Sack the Coach originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Tottenham Hotspur's stunning sacking of Ange Postecoglou, just weeks after Europa League glory, ignites fierce debate.

LONDON: Ange Postecoglou was sacked as Tottenham manager on Friday, just 16 days after the Australian ended the club’s 17-year trophy drought by winning the Europa League. Postecoglou led Tottenham to a 1-0 victory over Manchester United in Bilbao to clinch the north Londoners’ first European prize in 41 years and secure a place in next season’s Champions League.