""All in good time," Pochettino -- speaking at Madrid's Barajas Airport -- told El Chiringuito, when asked about being linked with Madrid. "In football, the timings always dictates [what happens]. Football will take you where it wants, not where you want.""
"ESPN reported on Monday that Madrid are looking at coaching options, after Arbeloa -- who took over from predecessor Xabi Alonso in January -- failed to spark the hoped-for turnaround in the team. Arbeloa had been in charge of Madrid's reserve team, Castilla, and some sources told ESPN that he was not viewed as a long-term option as first-team coach."
"Pochettino is highly regarded by president Florentino Pérez, sources said, having been previously mentioned as a candidate in 2019, after he took Spurs to the Champions League final. Pochettino also worked with Madrid star Kylian Mbappé for two seasons at Paris Saint-Germain, winning three trophies."
Mauricio Pochettino, currently USMNT coach, has not dismissed the possibility of joining Real Madrid this summer. ESPN reported that the 54-year-old Argentinian is among candidates to replace Álvaro Arbeloa as Madrid's manager for the 2026-27 season. Pochettino, who previously managed Tottenham, PSG, and Chelsea, is preparing to lead the United States into the 2026 World Cup after his August 2024 appointment. His USMNT contract expires after this summer's World Cup. Madrid is seeking coaching options after Arbeloa's appointment failed to produce expected improvements. Pochettino is highly regarded by Madrid president Florentino Pérez and previously worked with Madrid star Kylian Mbappé at PSG, winning three trophies together.
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