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Pochettino Eyes Premier League Return After Everton Transfer Collapse

By Drooid · Sep 11, 2026, 5:12 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Mauricio Pochettino said he hopes to return to the Premier League after his U.S. tenure.
He revealed a proposed Monaco-to-Everton transfer collapsed on deadline day.
He said club approaches during the World Cup were rejected before becoming serious.
He wants to build a project that can win Premier League honours.

History

Historical Context

In June 2004 José Mourinho left Porto for Chelsea, signing a three-year deal after a £1.7 million compensation with Porto; his immediate league title and 95-point record broke a 50-year drought for the club. The move sparked a trend of Premier League giants, such as Manchester United under Sir Alex Ferguson, recruiting proven continental managers—a pattern echoed today by Mauricio Pochettino’s aborted Monaco-to-Everton switch.

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Story summary

Mauricio Pochettino said he hopes to return to the Premier League after his U.S. tenure.
He revealed a proposed Monaco-to-Everton transfer collapsed on deadline day.
He said club approaches during the World Cup were rejected before becoming serious.
He wants to build a project that can win Premier League honours.

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