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Pochettino refuses to confirm he's going to kick on at Tottenham Hotspur

Last night was quite a dispiriting one for Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino. After a dramatic ride to the UEFA Champions League final in Madrid, Spurs lost to a resolute Liverpool side who put on a pragmatic performance and managed to hold Pochettino's side at bay.

Pochettino has been at the helm for 5 years now and will be for another 5 after signing a contract last year. However, speaking after the UCL final, Pochettino did not reveal whether or not he will be at London next season he said,

“It is not moment now to talk too much, as it can be interpreted in different ways,”

“After five years at Tottenham it was so clear the project.

“Our ambition was amazing and the commitment of our players amazing, providing us with our first ever Champions League final.

“Now it’s to be calm, change our mind and have time to talk.”

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