Mauricio Pochettino, currently managing the United States national team, has reiterated his strong desire to return to the Premier League and once again chase the Champions League title. In a recent interview, Pochettino suggested that his ambitions extend beyond his current role, with a clear interest in a return to Tottenham Hotspur, where he spent five successful years.

Pochettino's comments come at a time when Tottenham is facing challenges under their current manager, Thomas Frank. Pochettino's remarks about the club's "needs" have been interpreted as a deliberate signal to Tottenham's leadership, hinting at a potential reunion.

During his time with Tottenham (2014-2019), Pochettino cultivated a deep connection with the club and its supporters. He guided the team to their first-ever Champions League final in 2019, where they lost to Liverpool. He also led them to a second-place finish in the 2016-17 Premier League season. Despite not winning any trophies with Spurs, his tenure is considered a defining period in his managerial career.

Pochettino has managed several Premier League clubs, including Southampton and Chelsea. He joined Southampton in 2013, leading them to an eighth-place finish, which equaled their highest ever Premier League finish. In 2014, he became the head coach of Tottenham Hotspur. After a mixed spell at Paris Saint-Germain and a stint with Chelsea, Pochettino's public statements indicate that he still considers Tottenham his "home" in English football.

In the interview, Pochettino emphasized that winning the Europa League, which Tottenham achieved last season, is "not enough" for a club of their stature. He argued that Tottenham's infrastructure and fanbase warrant a focus on the most prestigious prizes, such as the Champions League and Premier League titles. He believes the club should be consistently challenging for these top honors.

Pochettino also revealed that winning the Champions League and Premier League holds greater appeal for him than winning the World Cup, even with his current role managing the United States national team. "For me Champions League and Premier League," he stated, "Of course the World Cup but Champions League and Premier League for me are things that I don't know how but I will touch it for sure. I don't know which club".

Despite his commitment to the United States, Pochettino's continued focus on the Premier League suggests a strong pull to return to the high-pressure environment of club football. His history with Tottenham, coupled with his ambition to win major titles, makes a potential reunion a compelling prospect for both Pochettino and the club.