Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino has revealed he hopes to stay at the club for 20-25 years, ahead of their London derby against Tottenham. In a recent interview, the Argentine gaffer said although it is uncertain, he hopes to stay longer as the Blues manager. “Hopefully, I can stay at Chelsea until I die! 20 or 25 years, but you never know in football.” While he holds on to his ambitions, he has left the door open to the possibility of managing Tottenham Hotspur again in the future. 
Mauricio Pochettino – Getty image Pochettino who was previously in charge of Tottenham, stated that managing their fierce London rivals does not necessarily rule out a return to Spurs. The managers comments came ahead of his first return to Tottenham since he was sacked four years ago. He will lead a Chelsea side into the much anticipated Monday night Premier League game, with eyes set on snatching a win against Ange Postecoglou’s men who are yet to lose a single match this season. He said, “Who knows? It’s like life; you never know what is going to happen tomorrow. We need to enjoy today and not look too much into the future.” Pochettino joined Chelsea in July on a two-year deal, with the option of a one-year extension. He has only spent four months in his current contract.
Mauricio Pochettino at a match. Source: Getty Pochettino verbally agreed to take charge at Chelsea in April, but the appointment was put on hold until the end of the season. Pochettino will take up the role on July 1, after agreeing to a two-year contract, with the club having the option of keeping him on for another year. Chelsea’s sporting directors Laurence Stewart and Paul Winstanley said in a statement; “Mauricio’s experience, standards of excellence, leadership qualities and character will serve Chelsea well as we move forward. He is a winning coach, who has worked at the highest levels, in multiple leagues and languages. His ethos, tactical approach and commitment to development all made him the exceptional candidate.” 
Chelsea players at a match in Stamford Bridge. Source: Getty Chelsea described Mauricio Pochettino as a coach who is “renowned for his sides’ high-energy and eye-catching style.” This is Pochettino’s first coaching role since leaving Paris Saint-Germain in July last year and this marks his return to the Premier League where he had an impressive 5 1/2-year spell with Tottenham that included a run to the Champions League final. The Argentine is the permanent successor to Graham Potter, who was fired in March after nearly seven months in charge. Former Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard has led the team on an interim basis since then and they finished the Premier League in 12th place, the bottom of the Premier League for the first time since the 1995-96 season. 
Mauricio Pochettino speaking at a press conference. Source: Getty Pochettino will arrive at Stamford Bridge to find a club in crisis. They also lost to Manchester City in the FA Cup and League Cup and made a limp Champions League quarter-final exit against Real Madrid. Believed to be keen to sign a new goalkeeper, central midfielder, and striker, Pochettino has a big job on his hands. This is despite a haphazard £550 million ($679 million) spending spree on new signings which the club’s co-owner, Todd Boehly embarked on earlier this year.