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Pochettino offers cryptic 'what will be, will be' response to Real Madrid rumours

The Tottenham boss is among those to have touted as a possible successor to Zinedine Zidane at the Santiago Bernabeu, and he is ruling nothing out

Mauricio Pochettino has offered a cryptic response to reports suggesting he could replace Zinedine Zidane at Real Madrid, with the Tottenham boss choosing to state that “what will be, will be”.

With the Blancos having suddenly found themselves without a manager following the shock departure of an iconic figure, various candidates have been touted as possible appointments.

Pochettino, who has previously spent time in charge of La Liga side Espanyol, is among those considered to be serious contenders, with the Argentine having impressed in his coaching career to date.