The 51-year-old had been stated to be open to a return to Spurs after Antonio Conte after which Cristian Stellini had been dismissed however membership legend Ossie Ardiles defined the scenario concerning a possible return. Speaking at a fan occasion on the finish of the season, Ardiles reportedly stated: "Pochettino was waiting for the phone call and he never received it."

Pochettino seems to have put the snub behind him, nonetheless, as he's centered on turning Chelsea round after their Twelfth-placed end final season. "I think it’s [Chelsea's history] important and it’s a culture of winning," he added. "In the last 10, 12, 15 years, Chelsea is the greatest team in England. I know very well the Premier League and what the culture of Chelsea means. I think our fans are excited to again be on the road of trying to win.

"Of course, we're excited. We are excited to work with a really younger group, with a unique strategy than previously. But I feel all of us want to know that we now have to work actually laborious and create an excellent environment on the coaching floor to construct success for the group within the subsequent few years."

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