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Pochettino's Loyalty to Levy Cost Him Madrid Job

9/6/2025

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Mauricio Pochettino's promise to Daniel Levy may have affected his chances of coaching Real Madrid.
He was considered for the Madrid position following Zinedine Zidane's exit in 2018.
Pochettino expressed surprise at Levy's resignation after nearly 25 years as chairman.
He maintained a positive relationship with Levy and texted him after the announcement.
Pochettino chose to stay at Tottenham for another year before being sacked after the Champions League final.

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Mauricio Pochettino's promise to Daniel Levy may have affected his chances of coaching Real Madrid.
He was considered for the Madrid position following Zinedine Zidane's exit in 2018.
Pochettino expressed surprise at Levy's resignation after nearly 25 years as chairman.
He maintained a positive relationship with Levy and texted him after the announcement.
Pochettino chose to stay at Tottenham for another year before being sacked after the Champions League final.