‘We tried to sign them’ – Pochettino admits Liverpool beat Spurs to key duo
Mauricio Pochettino revealed that Tottenham attempted to sign Sadio Mane and Gini Wijnaldum in 2016 but were unsuccessful. Both players went on to join Liverpool and played key roles under Jurgen Klopp, including in victories over Tottenham. Pochettino acknowledged the impact of those recruitment decisions on both clubs' trajectories.
- ▪Mauricio Pochettino confirmed Tottenham tried to sign Sadio Mane and Gini Wijnaldum after the 2016 season.
- ▪Mane and Wijnaldum ultimately joined Liverpool and became central figures in Jurgen Klopp's successful team.
- ▪Pochettino noted that both players later helped Liverpool beat Tottenham in the 2019 UEFA Champions League final.
- ▪He emphasized that luck plays a role in securing key signings during squad building.
- ▪The failed transfers highlight how fine margins in recruitment can shape the success of football clubs.
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