Ange Postecoglou’s troubled tenure at Tottenham Hotspur appears to be drawing to a close, as club owner Daniel Levy reportedly begins the search for a new manager. Conversations surrounding a potential change intensified following the emergence of a social media photo showing Levy having coffee with former Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino, which has sparked hope among fans for Pochettino’s return.
The specific timing of the meeting remains unclear; however, Pochettino has since expressed his eagerness to manage Spurs again. He remarked to Sky Sports about his desire to return, stating, “I would like one day to come back to Tottenham,” emphasising that it stems from his passion for the club rather than personal ambition. Pochettino enjoyed a successful spell at Spurs from 2014 to 2019, leading the team to notable achievements including a Champions League final appearance and a near-miss for the Premier League title.
Despite his previous sacking in favour of José Mourinho, Pochettino confirmed his ongoing positive relationship with Levy, which endured through the ups and downs of their time together. Following a subsequent stint at Chelsea, where he reached the EFL Cup final, Pochettino finds himself in search of new challenges, with a potential return to Tottenham drawing significant interest.
However, the prospect of reappointing Pochettino is complicated by financial implications, as Tottenham would face a substantial compensation fee to secure his services—one of the largest in football history. Reports suggest that they may need to match the hefty payments made by Chelsea and Bayern Munich for their respective managerial appointments.
The current season has been challenging for Tottenham, with the club sitting mid-table in the Premier League, having accumulated 34 points from 10 wins and 15 losses. Despite scoring 55 goals, they are in desperate need of silverware, facing a lengthy wait for a domestic trophy. Postecoglou’s final chance to secure a title with Spurs this season hinges on the Europa League, where they are set to clash with Eintracht Frankfurt in the quarter-finals. Success in this tournament would not only end a 17-year trophy drought but also grant Spurs a spot in next season’s Champions League—potentially bolstering Postecoglou’s bid to remain at the helm. Until then, the future remains uncertain for the Australian manager.