MAURICIO POCHETTINO has admitted “you have to listen” when Real Madrid call but insists he is happy at Tottenham.
The Spurs chief is one of the favourites to become the new manager of the Galacticos following the shock resignation of Zinedine Zidane.
SunSport understands that Jurgen Klopp is president Florentino Perez’s top target to replace the Frenchman.
But the Bernabeu chief has also been a long-term admirer of Poch, who has just penned a new five-year-contract with the North London side.
And now he has revealed that he would have to hear any offer made from Madrid – although he was keen stress his happiness at Spurs.
Poch told El Confidencial: “When Real Madrid call you, you have to listen to them.
“Although in this case it doesn’t depend on me. I have just signed a long contract with Tottenham and I am very happy here.
“I am happy at Tottenham because they let me work and we are growing together.
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“Right now I want to focus on planning for next season and keep out of all the things that are being said.
“There will be lots of rumours, lots of things said, but I have no news from Real Madrid.
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“I’m working very comfortably at Tottenham and it’s my obligation to focus on that.
“I do not want, nor can I, comment on Zidane going but what he has done is undoubtedly very big: no one has won three Champions Leagues in a row recently.”
Some reports have claimed the Argentine has a clause inserted into his contract that would allow him to leave for Real Madrid.
However, the Spurs chief also flatly denied those rumours this morning at the launch of his book in Barcelona, insisting there was nothing “neither written or verbal.”
Pochettino took over at Spurs in May 2014 after initially impressing with Southampton in the Premier League.
He has guided the North London side to fifth, third, second and third again during his four seasons in charge.
Tottenham are under no illusions that their highly-rated boss is likely to manage Real at some point in the future.
But chairman Daniel Levy fully expects Pochettino to remain with the North Londoners this time around.
Meanwhile, reports claim Zidane is already been lined-up to be the new manager of Qatar.
The 45-year-old was widely expected to take a sabbatical following his departure from the Bernabeu.
But the Middle East nation are preparing to offer the Frenchman an eye-watering £44m-a-year package.
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