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Mauricio Pochettino has reportedly held early discussions with AC Milan regarding the possibility of becoming the club's next manager following the dismissal of Massimiliano Allegri.
The 54-year-old Argentine is currently focused on preparing the United States national team for the upcoming FIFA World Cup, which will be jointly hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico. However, his contract with the American national side is set to expire after the tournament, leaving uncertainty surrounding his long-term future.
Although Pochettino's main priority remains the World Cup campaign, reports suggest he could be open to returning to club football after the tournament concludes. AC Milan are believed to view him as a strong candidate as they begin rebuilding after a disappointing domestic season.
Pochettino's most recent club role came at Chelsea during the 2023-24 campaign. Under his management, Chelsea finished sixth in the Premier League and also reached the Carabao Cup final, where they were defeated by Liverpool.
Before his time in England, Pochettino managed Paris Saint-Germain for a season and a half. During his spell in France, he guided the club to the Ligue 1 title and also won the French Cup.
He is perhaps best known for his successful period at Tottenham Hotspur, where he spent more than five years. Under his leadership, Tottenham developed into one of Europe's strongest teams and reached the 2019 UEFA Champions League final. However, Spurs were defeated 2-0 by Liverpool in the final.
Pochettino has also managed Southampton and Espanyol earlier in his coaching career. Before becoming a manager, he enjoyed a lengthy playing career as a defender and earned 20 caps for Argentina.
Meanwhile, AC Milan parted ways with Allegri after failing to secure qualification for the Champions League. Club officials reportedly described the season as a clear disappointment after Milan slipped from third to fifth place in Serie A following a 2-1 home defeat to Cagliari on the final day of the season.
Although Milan missed out on Europe's top competition for a second consecutive year, the club did at least qualify for the Europa League.
