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Mauricio Pochettino: Former United target lifts lid on lunch with Sir Alex Ferguson
TL;DR
Mauricio Pochettino shares insights from a lunch with Sir Alex Ferguson, reflecting on his career in England since 2013.
Key points
- Mauricio Pochettino discusses lunch with Sir Alex Ferguson
- Pochettino's managerial career in England began in 2013
- Former Tottenham Hotspur manager reflects on his experiences
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Mauricio Pochettino: Former United target lifts lid on lunch with Sir Alex Ferguson
Former Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino has opened up about his famous meal with Sir Alex Ferguson.
Success in England
The former Espanyol player and manager arrived in England in 2013.
He spent one year at Southampton before joining Tottenham Hotspur in 2014, where he would remain until 2019 after leading them to the Champions League final.
After some time out of football, he spent a year at Paris Saint-Germain before moving to Chelsea for the 2023-2024 season.
Pochettino has been manager of the United States national team since 2024 and is preparing for the World Cup on home soil later this summer.
Links with United
For over a decade, the Argentine has regularly been linked with a move to Old Trafford and was very close to being offered the job in 2022 before losing out to Erik ten Hag.
Speaking to FourFourTwo magazine, Pochettino revealed what happened during his famous meal with the legendary Sir Alex Ferguson, who is a known admirer of his coaching career.
Q&A
What did Mauricio Pochettino say about his lunch with Sir Alex Ferguson?
Mauricio Pochettino opened up about the discussions and insights shared during his lunch with Sir Alex Ferguson.
When did Mauricio Pochettino start his managerial career in England?
Mauricio Pochettino began his managerial career in England in 2013.
What teams has Mauricio Pochettino managed in England?
Mauricio Pochettino has managed teams like Tottenham Hotspur and has been a target for Manchester United.
