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Tottenham news: ‘I’m very convinced’ - Robbie Keane makes big Pochettino to Man Utd claim
TOTTENHAM hero Robbie Keane claims he is convinced Mauricio Pochettino will REJECT Manchester United if they come calling this summer.
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Pochettino is the favourite to become the next permanent manager at Manchester United.
The Argentine has led Spurs to third in the Premier League table and with an outside chance of finishing top of the pile come the end of the season.
Keane believes it is vital Pochettino stays at Tottenham to continue what he has been building.
And he says he is 100 per cent certain the 46-year-old will remain with the north London club next season and for the long-term.
I’m very convinced that he will be here for a long time
“I’m very convinced that he will be here for a long time,” Keane said on Sky Sports.
“As you saw in his interview there, he said it so many times that he’s happy at the club.
“He’s building something very, very exciting here.
“Of course he hasn’t won anything since he’s been here, but the progress since he’s been here.
“When Jamie [Redknapp] and I were here many years ago at the very start, Tottenham were always a mid-table team.
“Hovering to do okay, maybe getting to a quarter-final.
“They then went down another step, we did well with Martin Jol and Harry [Redknapp] came in and did an exceptional job.
“So this team is moving forward, this club is moving forward.
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“And with him at the helm, it’s important that he stays here.
“I have no question that he will stay here for the long term.
“For him to win something at this football club after what he’s built, I think it would be great for the team, people like Harry Kane and Dele Alli.
“He’s turned these players into superstars.”
Pochettino and Spurs go up against Manchester United at Wembley on Sunday (4.30pm).