{"id":1099702,"date":"2019-08-01T18:25:42","date_gmt":"2019-08-01T17:25:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?p=1099702"},"modified":"2019-08-01T18:25:42","modified_gmt":"2019-08-01T17:25:42","slug":"pochettino-clarifies-spurs-transfer-role-comments","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/pochettino-clarifies-spurs-transfer-role-comments\/","title":{"rendered":"“We are going to work together” \u2013 Pochettino clarifies Spurs transfer role comments"},"content":{"rendered":"

Mauricio Pochettino has clarified comments he made about his role in Tottenham Hotspur’s transfer business, insisting he is working together with the club to improve the squad.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Earlier this week the Spurs boss suggested his job title should be changed from ‘manager’<\/a> as he is only in charge of coaching the players, not bringing in new recruits or overseeing contract negotiations.<\/p>\n

What did Pochettino say about Spurs’ transfers? Five key things to know…<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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  • Pochettino admitted he is “not in charge” of transfers at Tottenham.<\/li>\n
  • He suggested the club should change his title as he is more of a coach than a manager.<\/li>\n
  • Some believed this to be a power play to speed up the recruitment of more new signings.<\/li>\n
  • Others claim Pochettino’s outburst was a response to repetitive questions about transfers and contracts.<\/li>\n
  • The 47-year-old has four years remaining on his current Spurs deal.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n