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Mauricio Pochettino has signed a new five-year contract with Tottenham Hotspur<\/a> much to the delight of fans. The deal will keep him at the club until 2023. The popular Argentinian manager joined at the North London Club from Southampton<\/a> in 2014. His first-team coaching staff have also agreed terms.<\/p>\n

Mauricio Pochettino Signs Five-Year Deal With Spurs<\/h1>\n

Since his arrival Mauricio Pochettino has turned the club around, bringing them nearer the higher level set by fellow London clubs Arsenal<\/a> and Chelsea<\/a>. Three top-three finishes in as many seasons may not be considered a trophy by their neighbours, but to fans it is unprecedented.<\/p>\n

Though there have been bitter disappointments in the FA Cup and, more notably, the Champions League, the overall improvement is undeniable. Spurs are now at least able to challenge for the league and Champions League title.<\/p>\n

Could It Be Magic?<\/h2>\n

A consistent, higher level of play moulded by a trusted leader. Neither of which long-suffering fans have enjoyed for a very long time. Therefore making today\u2019s news music to Spurs fans, players and club\u2019s ears.<\/p>\n

Not since the days of Keith Burkenshaw have Tottenham had such a successful or revered leader. His \u2019magician\u2019 tag is fairly earned, considering the budget and weapons given. He is much acclaimed for the transformations of key players like Harry Kane and Dele Alli. Successful signings have also fuelled the new fire that burns underneath the Lillywhite ranks.<\/p>\n

Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy said of his manager<\/a>;<\/p>\n

“Mauricio has fostered an incredible spirit in the team and has embraced a style of play our fans have loved watching. I know they will welcome this commitment by Mauricio.”<\/p>\n

With the new stadium changing the North London skyline both physically and metaphorically, a leadership change now would have been disastrous. Following worrying comments from Pochettino recently about his future at Spurs, the huge sigh of relief over North London is almost audible.<\/p>\n

Between the printed headlines fans will read the deal is perhaps an answer to the questions asked by Pochettino to Levy. Does the five-year-deal signify the manager has been given the green light to do things his way? By \u201dtaking risks\u201d?<\/p>\n

Ledley King: \u201dHe does seem to have a presence about him.\u201d<\/h3>\n

One ex-captain of Spurs and England will be equally rejoicing the news. Ledley King recently shared exclusively to LWOF and 7OTB his thoughts on Mauricio Pochettino. We asked what type of man and manager he was. What was he like? He replied:<\/p>\n

\u201dHe does seem to have a presence about him. On one hand, he\u2019s a bit of a \u2018Harry\u2019 (Redknapp). Yes, I think he has a great balance. He is someone that can put an arm around the players, have a joke and a laugh with them. Then, when it\u2019s time to work it\u2019s time to work, and as a player, that\u2019s what you need.\u201d<\/i><\/p>\n

He continued \u201dYes, that\u2019s what\u2019s most important, that you have a manager that believes in the young player. You could have the best young players in the world, but if you don\u2019t have a manager that\u2019s going to give them an opportunity, they\u2019ll never get a chance.<\/i><\/p>\n

“We now have a manager that wants them to do well, and he will reward them. You\u2019ve seen what\u2019s happened with Harry Winks, and even Dele Alli. When he signed from MK Dons, the manager had trust in his ability and put him right in there, and look what he\u2019s gone on achieved in such a short space of time.
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“He\u2019s a manager that allows a player to flourish, so there\u2019s not always a need to go abroad looking for players if they\u2019re already on your doorstep.\u201d<\/i><\/p>\n

Et Tu, Toby?<\/h2>\n

The news has also dwarfed and cushioned the somewhat expected unconfirmed reports that Manchester United<\/a> have opened talks with Toby Alderweireld. The story was broken today by Mirror Sport, though already circulating in the transfer rumour mill.<\/p>\n

Fans will now be hoping that today\u2019s deal will mean a continuation of the long-awaited comeback for the once mighty Spurs. Hoping they can liven up to both motto \u2019To Dare is to Do\u2019 and the gargantuan \u2019Watch Us Rise\u2019 banner adorning their growing new arena.<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\udde3\ufe0f Mauricio: "We are already making plans to ensure we continue to build on the great work that everyone has contributed to over the past four years."#COYS<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/851m8C1XE4<\/a><\/p>\n

— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) May 24, 2018<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n