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Mauricio Pochettino admits it would be a ‘dream’ to manage Paris Saint-Germain in the future

Spurs boss spent two years as player at Ligue 1 champions

SPURS boss Mauricio Pochettino hasn’t ruled out a return to Paris
Saint-Germain in the future.

The Argentine, 44, has transformed Tottenham
into genuine title-contenders this season after his brand of aggressive
pressing and slick attacking play was embraced by a youthful side.

He spent two years as a player at PSG between 2001-2003 and made 95
appearances for the current French champions.

Pochettino is challenged during his playing days at Paris Saint-Germain

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And the Spurs
boss won’t rule a possible return to the Parc des Princes in the future,
describing the opportunity as a ‘dream’.

He told French radio station RMC: “I have always said that one day it would be
a pleasure to manage a big club like Paris. It’s part of my dreams.

“I try to watch all of their games, especially in the Champions League and
sometimes I speak with [PSG assistant coach] Jean-Louis Gasset.

“Return to Paris one day, why not?”

Spurs boss has put his faith in youth and been repaid

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PSG
have romped to the Ligue 1 title this season, clinching their
fourth-straight championship with a 9-0 demolition of Troyes.

Pochettino appreciates that the league is one-sided, but acknowledges that
there are quality players plying their trade in France worth keeping an eye
on.

He continued: “I watch a lot of live matches in the French league.

“The championship is not very attractive because PSG are far from the other
teams. But I watch it a lot because it is a major source of players.

“There is talent so I have to follow Ligue 1.”

The tough-tackling Pochettino in action against Rangers

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The
Argentine has attributed Spurs’ rise to their English core
, as
youngsters Harry Kane, Dele Ali, Eric Dier, Danny Rose and Kyle Walker form
the spine of the title-chasers.


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And he wants to continue the work he’s begun at Tottenham — despite
interest from Manchester United after PSG joined in the race for Jose
Mourinho
’s signature in the summer.

Spurs draw with West Brom leaves Leicester with a golden chance to win the league title

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Spurs
 slipped up against West Brom on Monday night when conceding a late equaliser

and their title race looks to have fallen away.

They face Chelsea
at Stamford Bridge next, hoping to pull back some ground should Leicester
fail to beat Manchester
United
at the weekend.