Stupid 'to start a new chapter with no plan' - Mauricio Pochettino

Tottenham Manager Mauricio Pochettino speaks to the media - Getty

Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino says he would be "stupid" to stay at the club if they expect similar levels of success without changing the way they are run.


The Champions League finalists have not signed a player since 31 January 2018.
Pochettino plans talks with chairman Daniel Levy this summer after five years in charge.

"I am not open to start a new chapter with no plan, with no clear idea, with not being transparent," he said.

Pochettino, who has four years left on his contract, hinted before Wednesday's stunning Champions League semi-final second-leg victory over Ajax that he could quit and go home to Argentina if they won the competition.

He has turned Spurs into a regular top-four team during his time in charge, while spending less money than their rivals - and nothing in the past two transfer windows.

Spurs moved to their new £1bn, 62,062-seater Tottenham Hotspur Stadium last month.

Ajax 2 - 3 Tottenham: Manager Pochettino celebrates with team after the final whistle - Getty

"If you want to expect the same from Liverpool, from Manchester City or Manchester United and Chelsea, and you put the same expectation on Tottenham, give me different tools to work.

"If not, I see the people working in the same way, in the future I'm going to be this guy. I am the most stupid person to work."

Spurs are fourth in the Premier League table going into their final game against Everton.