Mauricio Pochettino sends cryptic message after Man United links and Erik ten Hag announcement

Former Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur boss Mauricio Pochettino has taken to social media to send a message after being linked with the Manchester United job this summer.

The Argentine left Chelsea by mutual consent at the end of last season, despite leading the club to a European final. His departure from Stamford Bridge came at a time of uncertainty surrounding the future of United boss Erik ten Hag.

After arriving at United at the end of last year, Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Ineos carried out a full assessment of the club, including Ten Hag’s position. However, it was decided that the club would remain with the club, triggering a one-year extension option in the Dutchman’s contract.

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Amid uncertainty over his future, Pochettino has been mooted as a potential replacement. It is not the first time he has been linked with a move to Old Trafford, with Pochettino having been heavily mooted when United were looking for a successor to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, although the club ultimately decided to opt for Ralf Rangnick as their interim replacement.

Pochettino is currently unemployed and is now waiting for a new opportunity. In the meantime, he sent a cryptic message on his official Instagram account.

The manager posted a photo of blue sky, flowers and trees on his Instagram story. But the most interesting thing is the emojis he added.

At the bottom of the photo, he posted an emoji of a battery, charging, a football and a white heart. These symbols suggest he is recharging after leaving Chelsea, but could also indicate he is ready to return to the bench, wherever that may be.

He has been linked with the England squad with Gareth Southgate’s future uncertain after Euro 2024. The Sun reports he is now free to take up a new role after agreeing a deal with Chelsea.