Mauricio Pochettino, the PSG coach, close to joining Manchester United? The Argentinian responds to the rumors
On the eve of the clash between Manchester City and PSG in the Champions League, the Argentine coach of the Parisian club was asked about his future at a press conference.
By AFP Reading time: 2 minsParis SG coach Mauricio Pochettino denied rumors sending him to the Manchester United bench on Tuesday, recalling that he was "happy" with the French club where he is under contract until 2023. tell everyone. My contract runs until 2023. I'm very happy at Paris Saint-Germain, that's a fact,” the Argentinian technician told reporters.
On the eve of the Champions League clash on the Manchester City pitch, it was the other team in the English city that occupied a good part of its press conference.
The French and British press have reported in recent days on interest in "Pocket" Manchester United, in search of a manager after the dismissal on Sunday of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
Pochettino, who knows the Premier League well for having coached at Southampton and Tottenham, would stick to the profile sought by the Mancunian leaders. “I am not a child. I have spent my whole life playing football. I have been coaching for over twelve years. There are rumors in our midst. I understand very well what is happening, sometimes in a positive way, sometimes in a negative way. I don't get distracted. The rumors are there, you have to live with it, ”insisted the current Parisian technician.
"Stay focused on PSG"
"I can't talk about it (rumours, editor's note), out of respect for my club and another club. It's not my problem what happens in this club. I have to stay focused on PSG, ”he said again.
Pochettino was also revived over statements he made about Sir Alex Ferguson, Manchester United's historic manager between 1986 and 2013. “I'm not going to make a mistake. What I may have said in the past, when I was at Espanyol Barcelona, that my dream was to meet Ferguson, if I say it now, it can be misunderstood and taken out of context. I am very happy at PSG. I was a player here, I love the club, its fans. It's a fantastic time to be here,” replied the Argentine.
As for the players, midfielder Marco Verratti assured that he was "used to rumours". “Since I started playing football, there have been rumours. We are used to it. We are here to play a big match tomorrow (Wednesday). This is our only concern, and nothing else. We don't think about the things that happen outside,” said the Italian.
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