New Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino has been speaking to the press for the first time since taking over at Stamford Bridge, and has mentioned how ‘proud’ he is of his time at Tottenham Hotspur.
Pochettino was in charge of Tottenham for more than five years, taking over in July 2014, and overseeing one of the most successful periods the North London club has enjoyed recently.
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The Argentinian led Spurs to a Champions League final, and regularly challenged at the top of the Premier League table.
It was always a case of nearly but not quite for Pochettino’s Tottenham side, however, and he was relieved of his duties in November 2019.
The Spurs fans have always held a fondness for Pochettino since his departure and many were keen to see the 51-year-old return to the club this summer as the replacement for Antonio Conte.
That didn’t happen, however, and now Pochettino is managing Tottenham’s London rivals, Chelsea, much to the chagrin of the Lilywhites’ supporters.
Pochettino is proud of what he did at Spurs
Speaking at a press conference (via the Daily Mail), Pochettino had this to say on his Tottenham tenure: “It was one year waiting [for a new role]. I am so proud to be here.
“I think it’s a great opportunity to be back in the Premier League for me the best league in the world and of course I think Chelsea convinced me to be here.
“I am very proud about my past [with Tottenham]. I don’t want to talk in a different way but now I need to look forward and concentrate on what the people want from me in this football club and hope to build a very good relationship with everyone.”
Spurs Web Opinion
Pochettino should be very proud of what he achieved with Spurs under the circumstances and it’s a real shame he never won anything with us.
It’s also a shame that he has harmed his legacy with Tottenham by joining Chelsea, but just as he is now looking forward, we have to as well.
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