Mauricio Pochettino signs new contract extension with Tottenham until 2021 amid links with Manchester United
Spurs boss puts pen to paper on new deal after impressive campaign which has seen his side challenge for the title
MAURICIO POCHETTINO has committed his future to Tottenham by signing a contract extension until 2021
The former Southampton manager has elevated Spurs into Premier League title contenders since taking the manager’s job in 2014.
Under Pochettino, Spurs will play Champions League football for only the second time in the Premier League era.
The Argentine was recently pictured leaving a lunch with Manchester United ambassador, Sir Alex Ferguson— sparking rumours of a move to Old Trafford.
However, Pochettino admits he is enjoying life in North London.
He said: “I could not be happier to sign this new contract.
“It was an easy decision for my coaching staff and I because we can feel the appreciation of everyone here — there is no better place to be right now.
“The supporters are unbelievable. We have assembled a great group of players with huge potential that can get even better — while the facilities we have to work in are world-class.
"We also have an incredible new stadium to look forward to and now we are determined to build a side worthy of playing in such an exciting new venue.
“We have enjoyed a great season and we believe this is just the beginning. We have a long-term project and huge belief that we can achieve something big here for the future.
“This club has all the ingredients to continue to challenge at the very top in both the Premier League and in Europe and we want to be here to be a part of what I believe will be a special period in the club’s history.”
Chairman, Daniel Levy, is delighted at the progress made under Pochettino.
He added: “We have seen Mauricio bring a tremendous spirit and ethos to our club and embrace the attacking style of play with which we have always been associated.
“He has built a squad of youth and experience and this season we have seen football played at the highest level — quite sublime at times.
“Everyone at the club is delighted he has agreed an extended contract and we all look forward to working with him in the coming seasons.
“I know he is as ambitious for our club as we all are.”
First Team coaching staff Jesus Perez, Miguel D’Agostino and Toni Jiménez have also agreed contract extensions.