Mauricio Pochettino would love to see Conor Gallagher make a return to the Premier League to join his former club, Tottenham Hotspur.
Pochettino was a huge fan of the midfielder during his time at Chelsea, making him captain and a key player during their time together at Stamford Bridge.
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The 25-year-old is now set to complete a shock return to the Premier League and to Tottenham Hotspur in a deal worth around £34.6 million.
An injury to Rodrigo Bentancur has kicked Tottenham into action, and the North London club have wasted no time in agreeing a deal for the Chelsea academy graduate.
During their time together at Stamford Bridge, Pochettino explained why Gallagher is such a good player, and it’s clear to see why the Lilywhites are now keen to land him.
Mauricio Pochettino will love Tottenham signing Conor Gallagher
Speaking about Conor Gallagher in February 2024, Mauricio Pochettino described him as ‘priceless’ given how well-rounded he is as a player.
The former Chelsea captain played in various positions under the Argentine head coach, including number ten, holding midfield, and even left midfield.
Speaking about the midfielder back in December 2024, Pochettino said: “I think he is a player with a great commitment to the team, and he tries to compensate in both offensive and defensive positions.
“It’s priceless to have a player like him. Conor was always the player who arrived before the second line with the possibility of scoring.
“Conor is a player who loves to run and use the freedom to play when we have the ball.”
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The arrival of Gallagher at Spurs now creates the interesting narrative that the North London club are waiting for Pochettino to return next summer.
Right now, the 53-year-old is fully committed to the United States National Team ahead of the 2026 World Cup, but after that, he is likely to become a free agent.
Meanwhile, Thomas Frank is under pressure at Tottenham, with the team sitting 14th in the Premier League and out of both domestic cup competitions.
Conor Gallagher’s stats under Mauricio Pochettino
During the 2023/24 season, Gallagher made 50 appearances in total under Pochettino, missing just one match due to suspension.
The 25-year-old featured mostly in an advanced midfield role, producing seven goals and nine assists in total.
It will be interesting to see what Frank has planned for him now, with the midfielder most likely to be deployed in the number ten position.
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