Pochettino: I'm ready to accept a new challenge, wherever it may be Premier League Wants to return to coaching

Mauricio Pochettino has revealed that he's ready to return to coaching after leaving Tottenham in November.

The Argentine was sacked by Spurs just a few months after guiding them to their first ever Champions League final.

"I am resting, preparing, learning, and recharging my batteries to be ready for my next challenge," Pochettino told MARCA in Doha.

"The important thing is to be prepared, because you never know when there will be another club interested in you."

Having coached Southampton and Tottenham in the Premier League, the Argentine isn't against a return to England, but also indicated that his future could lie elsewhere.

"I love the league, its fans," Pochettino stated.

"It's amazing for any coach to coach there, but there are other Leagues and other clubs that can be interesting too."

With Pep Guardiola rumoured to be leaving Manchester City at the end of the season, there could be an opening at the Etihad stadium soon.

"I don't read the press a lot. Jesus Perez told me about things, but I didn't read anything when I was in the dugout, and not much now either," Pochettino said.

"I can tell you that when you're working it's not nice to hear that other coaches can take your place. "We know how it works but it is not pretty. I am oblivious to the rumours.

"If anyone wants something, we are open to any proposition, our priority is to build up our enthusiasm again to accept a new challenge and be able to do my best."

Pochettino was linked with the Arsenal job after Unai Emery was sacked and he admitted that even moving to Tottenham's greatest rivals was tempting.

"I am open to anything interesting," Pochettino continued.

"When I say open it is open to everything, I cannot put vetoes. Wherever it is interesting. But always an interesting project, with people you can work with."

Mikel Arteta is now in charge at the Gunners and Pochettino had a message for his former Paris Saint-Germain teammate.

"I wish him well. When he came to PSG, I tried to take care of him," Pochettino said.

"We are like brothers, great brothers. He is very intelligent and I think he will do a great job.

"He is a very good friend of mine. He has worked hard and he deserves the best.

"I'm glad to see him coaching in the Premier League. Mind you, keep in mind that it's not the same to be an assistant as a first team coach."

Many Tottenham fans were dismayed at Pochettino's sacking, and was coy about a potential return to the club.

"I love Spurs, and I want them to keep winning," he said.

"That means the club is alive. I love Tottenham fans and I'm glad they are winning.

"My love for Tottenham will always be there, it will never end. I accept the rules of football and what happened to me there.

"Would I go back to the club? You never know in football, but it doesn't depend on me.

"The most important thing is that we remain on amicable terms I still feel the affection of the fans."