Mauricio Pochettino and Harry Kane: Could Chelsea Reunite the Duo?
Mauricio Pochettino and Harry Kane enjoyed a successful partnership at Tottenham Hotspur, and now the new Chelsea manager has talked up the possibility of reuniting with the England captain at Stamford Bridge. Kane’s future is uncertain as he has just one year left on his contract with Spurs, and Bayern Munich have already made a bid for him which has been rejected. Could a move to Chelsea be on the cards?
The Relationship Between Mauricio Pochettino and Harry Kane
Mauricio Pochettino was the manager of Tottenham Hotspur from 2014 to 2019, during which time he developed a strong relationship with Harry Kane. The Argentine praised the striker, saying “you are talking about one of the greatest, one of the best strikers in the world. It’s not fair to talk, it’s not fair to say nothing. People are not stupid, fans are not stupid, they are so clever and they know my relationship with him was always amazing. I saw him when he was young, grow up and achieve all he was achieving and of course we have a great relationship.”
The Possibility of a Move to Chelsea
The prospect of Kane moving to Chelsea is controversial, given his status as a Tottenham legend. However, Pochettino did not rule out the possibility of signing another striker before the end of the transfer window. He said “we’ll see. It depends on the situation and the circumstances. We are working. Football is really dynamic. What we have today maybe disappears tomorrow. We need to be ready to … [if] we need more or not. Or maybe we go to the pre-season and we realise that we need to improve in different positions or add more players that can score, or we have enough. It’s really dynamic and we are going to assess every day the situation.”
Conclusion
Mauricio Pochettino has already upset the Tottenham faithful by taking the Chelsea job, and signing Harry Kane would only add fuel to the fire. However, it is clear that Pochettino holds Kane in high regard and would welcome a reunion at Stamford Bridge. Whether or not this happens remains to be seen, but it is certainly an intriguing prospect for both clubs and fans alike.