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Arsenal tried to tempt Mauricio Pochettino to betray Tottenham despite firm 2018 ‘no’

Arsenal made a surprise move to lure Mauricio Pochettino following his exit from Tottenham in 2019, hoping to replicate the success Spurs had enjoyed under…

Published: Monday, 19 October 2026 at 3:51 PM
Arsenal tried to tempt Mauricio Pochettino to betray Tottenham despite firm 2018 ‘no’
Key Things to Know
  • Arsenal considered hiring Mauricio Pochettino after he was sacked by Tottenham Hotspur in the 2019/20 season.
  • Talks were reportedly held between Pochettino and Arsenal technical director Edu Gaspar to replace Unai Emery.
  • Pochettino previously stated in 2018 that he would never manage Arsenal due to his ties with Tottenham.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Arsenal reportedly attempted to hire Mauricio Pochettino following his sacking by Tottenham Hotspur during the 2019/20 season. At the time, the Gunners were searching for a replacement for Unai Emery and held discussions through technical director Edu Gaspar, according to reports from Telegraph Sport.

Despite discussions taking place, Pochettino had previously ruled out ever managing Arsenal in 2018, citing his strong identification with Tottenham and Espanyol. Historically, only Terry Neill and George Graham have managed both Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur across the north London divide.

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