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Maurizio Pochettino leaves Tottenham for Watford as son of Paris Saint-Germain boss Mauricio searches for first team football at Vicarage Road

Maurizio Pochettino is moving from Tottenham to Watford on a four year deal.

The son of Paris St Germain and former Spurs boss Mauricio, the 19-year old has taken the bold step of leaving to give himself a greater chance of first team football at Vicarage Road.

A right sided midfielder with an eye for goal, Pochettino Jr has enjoyed a strong season playing in Tottenham’s development squad but recognised the competition ahead for a first team place is fierce. Tottenham have helped pave the way by allowing him to move on a free.