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God i hope thats genuine.
Out of context and in a how the press will interpret kind of way it doesn't sound good. But given the fact how much he values respect. In my mind it is the same as him saying no. I have not had any worries that he is leaving right now.That’s not the best thing to say ?
Makes it sound like he’d like to go but won’t. To be honest, that’s probably being truthful anyway. Who wouldn’t like to manage Madrid in all honesty?
‘When Real Madrid call, you have to listen’ says Mauricio Pochettino
https://www.theguardian.com/footbal...ntract?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Copy_to_clipboard
Sounds reasonable to me - being respectful to RM but not looking to leave Spurs. He's not going to want to burn his bridges with them by being dismissive as who knows, he might well be interested in the job down the line.‘When Real Madrid call, you have to listen’ says Mauricio Pochettino
https://www.theguardian.com/footbal...ntract?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Copy_to_clipboard
So in summary:-
Real want Poch
Levy does not want to lose Poch
Poch confirms no release clause or verbal agreement
Poch says he's happy at Spurs and excited in the project
Poch says he wouldn't force a move
3 of the biggest and best ITKs say he's staying
Yet some will still be convinced he's off...
Go read the 2013 ITK archive. Every ITK was adamant that there was no way Bale was leaving. But suddenly, in the back half of July, the tone changed, and the discussion veered over to how much money we would demand. Things change, and it's not the ITK guys' fault.
Personally,I won't be calm before Real signs another manager, but I do believe Poch to be a man of his word, and therefore stay here at least another year. What happens after that depends on if he feels Levy's ambitions matches his own. Funny to read Real Madrid forums, though. Man, what a lot of spoiled brats...
Misleading headline, the bulk of the article are the more positive quotes.
Sounds reasonable to me - being respectful to RM but not looking to leave Spurs. He's not going to want to burn his bridges with them by being dismissive as who knows, he might well be interested in the job down the line.
The timing of the new contract was perfect and it does make me wonder whether there is a lot more to this than has been revealed.