Pochettino ‘happy’ for ‘top coach’ Mourinho to replace him at Spurs

Pochettino forged a close relationship with Mourinho during their days as rivals in Spain’s La Liga. (Reuters pic)

LONDON: Mauricio Pochettino insisted Friday that he was “happy” that Jose Mourinho replaced him as Tottenham coach.

Mourinho took over in November despite Pochettino having enjoyed a successful five-and-a-half year spell in charge of the London side.

“I am so happy that he is at Tottenham, replacing me,” admitted Pochettino who is now officially off the payroll at Spurs after his six-month gardening leave ended.

That leaves him free to take other jobs without the worry of prospective employers having to pay compensation.



Pochettino recalled how he and Mourinho had forged a close relationship during their days as rivals in Spain’s La Liga.

“With Jose, we know each other for a long time,” he explained.


