Mauricio Pochettino says he is “in love” with Daniel Levy because the Tottenham chairman gave him the chance to “write history” in north London.

Pochettino and Levy have proven to be close allies since the former’s arrival from Southampton in the summer of 2014.

Since then Spurs have established themselves as one of the Premier League’s top sides, with an exciting brand of football and commitment to young players that has made them a neutral favourite.

Levy is particularly enamoured with his manager, saying in Spanish journalist Guillem Balague’s new book Brave New World that he would like to see the Argentine in the Spurs dugout “in 10 to 15 years’ time”.

Speaking at the launch of that book Pochettino offered his own tribute to Levy, thanking him for the opportunity to work at Tottenham.

“It's true that sometimes I don't want to be so kind with Daniel because Daniel knows more than me that sometimes we have differences, but I am in love with him,” he said. “Because he is the type of person who gave me one day, three and a half years ago, the possibility to be here.

“To be able to write some history for this amazing club, to start to discover a different style of club, a different kind of project. To be here to me is more than a pleasure. I am so happy and my family and that is why I am so proud.”

When Levy’s suggestion of a 15 year stay was put to Pochettino last month the Spurs manager said he’d be happy to put pen to paper on a contract for that period.

Pochettino has been previously linked with Manchester United and his exploits will doubtless lead to further interest from European giants but Spurs fans should not doubt how invested their manager is in the club.

“Of course my commitment with the club and Daniel is complete and of course then that depends more on them than me, to be here for 20 years,” Pochettino added. “But of course I think Tottenham is a big club with massive potential. After three-and-a-half years we are always growing and growing.

“I feel so well, helping the club, helping the fans, helping the players and I am so happy here. But you cannot guess what will happen in the future, but my commitment is complete here and I would like to stay here. But I don't want to think past tomorrow.”