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'Pochettino is always welcome at Tottenham' - Mourinho hails outgoing Spurs boss

Jose Mourinho has praised Mauricio Pochettino for his "great work" at Tottenham, insisting he will "always be welcome" at the club in the future.

Following Spurs' poor start to the 2019-20 season, Pochettino was relieved of his managerial duties on Tuesday night after over five years in charge of the first team.

Club chairman Daniel Levy wasted no time in appointing his successor, with ex-Manchester United boss Mourinho's arrival in north London confirmed the following morning.

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Tributes for Pochettino have poured in since his dismissal, with the Tottenham supporters' trust expressing their belief that the Argentine should have been given more time to turn things around.