Mauricio Pochettino has reportedly made it “crystal clear” behind the scenes that he is ready to rejoin Tottenham Hotspur. Following the brutal sacking of Thomas Frank on Wednesday morning, the former Chelsea and PSG manager is the frontrunner to lead a long-term rescue mission at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium—though fans will have to wait until the conclusion of the 2026 World Cup for a formal reunion.
The End of the Thomas Frank Nightmare
Spurs finally pulled the trigger on Frank’s disastrous eight-month reign after a toxic 2-1 home defeat to Newcastle. The atmosphere turned “volcanic” as supporters chanted Pochettino’s name while Frank was spotted with an Arsenal-branded coffee cup, a symbolic blunder that defined his tenure.
Frank departs with the worst win percentage in the club’s modern history, leaving the team languishing in 16th place—just five points above the relegation zone.
Worst Tottenham Win Ratios (Premier League Era)
Why Pochettino is the ‘Great Saviour’
According to journalist Wayne Veysey, Pochettino would “jump at the chance” to return to North London. Despite his recent stint at Chelsea, the 53-year-old’s emotional connection to Spurs remains “unbreakable.” The Lewis family is reportedly championing his return to restore the high-intensity identity lost under Frank’s sterile pragmatism.
The World Cup Roadblock
While both the board and the manager are keen, the timing remains the only hurdle. Pochettino is currently committed to leading the USMNT in this summer’s World Cup. This suggests Tottenham will likely appoint an interim “firefighter” to navigate the remaining 12 games of the season before the Argentine can officially step back into the dugout.
Thiago Nuno is a football editor and analyst covering European leagues, match statistics, and transfer market trends.
