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.

"Following a review of performances and after significant reflection, the Club can announce that Ange Postecoglou has been relieved of his duties."

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.

Min, Guglielmo Vicario, Dominic Solanke and Micky van de Ven have paid tribute to Ange Postecoglou following his dismissal on Friday. Postecoglou was sacked with the club saying a change was necessary in order "to compete on multiple fronts.