Pochettino swats away Spurs whispers and backs Tottenham to survive as De Zerbi talks heat up
Mauricio Pochettino isn’t having any of it. With Igor Tudor out and the rumour mill rattling away, the former Spurs boss has poured cold water on talk of a swift return to north London — or a glamorous detour to Madrid — insisting his attention is nailed to the United States job and the looming World Cup picture. Contract up in the summer? Yes. But he’s more than open to sticking around if Uncle Sam wants another dance.
No contact, all focus — and the door’s ajar for the USMNT
Speaking before the States’ friendly with Portugal, Pochettino made it plain: no conversations with Tottenham, no back-channel chats with Real. His stance is simple — head down, graft on the training pitch, and park the future chats until the business at hand is done. He’s content where he is and, if the fit remains right on both sides, an extension with the USMNT is firmly in play.
He’s also realistic about the circus that follows a name like his. The links won’t vanish, but he’s not letting them steer his week. The priority is performance now, not promises later.
Spurs turn to De Zerbi after Tudor exit
Back in north London, Tottenham are pushing ahead. They’re in advanced discussions with Roberto De Zerbi — the ex-Brighton and Marseille livewire — and, if everything falls into place, the Italian could step in for the final seven fixtures. A five-year contract is on the table, bold as you like, even though he’d initially eyed a summer start and clarity around the club’s survival picture.
It’s a high-stakes play, but that’s where Spurs are living right now. One point above the trapdoor, season on a knife-edge, and a manager with an aggressive, front-foot blueprint ready to jolt the place into life. Risk? Of course. Potential reward? Massive.
Poch’s verdict: Spurs to stay up — coach or no coach
Pochettino’s affection for Tottenham hasn’t dimmed a bit. He reckons the squad has the talent to pull clear and the supporters will supply the voltage required. Even if the dugout picture stays fluid for a spell, he believes the players have enough to grind out the results needed. The energy, the quality, the sheer will — it’s all there, if they can find the right rhythm fast.
Bottom line: Pochettino says he hasn’t spoken to Spurs or Real Madrid, he’s open to renewing with the USMNT, and he fully expects Tottenham to avoid the drop — whether De Zerbi lands this month or waits for summer. If you’re eyeing the odds on the run-in, have a look at the best betting sites before you place a flutter.
So, there it is. Poch keeps his powder dry, Spurs court De Zerbi, and the survival scrap rumbles on. Typical Premier League chaos — and we wouldn’t have it any other way.
