Mauricio Pochettino, the ex-head coach of Tottenham Hotspur, stated in his press conference in 2017 that he would never manage Barcelona or Arsenal.
The 45-year-old played for Barcelona’s Catalan rivals Espanyol – first between 1994 and 2000, and then between 2004 and 2006 – before becoming the club’s head coach between 2009 and 2012, and he believes that the loyalty shown is more important than any career ambitions.
“I am a fan of Espanyol and love the club,” the Argentine explained.
