Mauricio Pochettino drops Arsenal hint and confirms London return following Tottenham axe
Posted Sunday, December 08, 2019 by Express.co.uk
Mauricio Pochettino has responded to a question about the Arsenal job (Image: REUTERS)
Mauricio Pochettino was coy when asked about taking over at Arsenal and did confirm his return to London next week.
Mauricio Pochettino has refused to rule out a shock move to Arsenal after being sacked by Tottenham. The Argentine has been linked with a move to several clubs since being axed by Tottenham, including their fierce rivals Arsenal.
And, speaking in his homeland, ahead of a return to London, he was coy about his next move.
He was asked specifically about a move to Arsenal and told TyC Sports: "It’s important to have a moment of calm to lower the decibels and find the energy to take on a new project, and we’ll see where that is.
"I’m going to spend a few days here [in Rosario] with my family and friends, and then I’ll return to London next week."
Pochettino is likely to be returning to London to sort his personal affairs rather than for talks with Arsenal.
He spent five years at Tottenham manager and was replaced by Jose Mourinho after being sacked on November 20.
Since replacing Pochettino Mourinho has won three out of four games, but was beaten by his former club Manchester United earlier this week.
Arsenal meanwhile remain in crisis after failing to win the two games since sacking Unai Emery.
Freddie Ljungberg is in charge and oversaw a draw with Norwich and a defeat to Brighton.
Arsenal face West Ham on Monday night in a London derby.
And Pochettino has emerged as an option to replace the Spaniard although he has previously said he would not manage them due to his connection with Tottenham.
In 2018 he said: "I am never going to be manager of Barcelona or Arsenal because I am so identified with Tottenham and Espanyol. I grew up in Newell’s Old Boys and will never manage Rosario Central.
"That is my decision because I prefer to work on my farm in Argentina than in some places."
Pochettino is also believed to have rejected an approach from Everton after they sacked Marco Silva on Thursday.
Duncan Ferguson has replaced him as caretaker and has overseen a win over Chelsea in his first game.
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