Pochettino keen on return to Spain and flattered by Madrid interest

FILE PHOTO: Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino at Selhurst Park, London, Britain - January 27, 2019. Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Couldridge/File Photo

(Reuters) - Tottenham Hotspur coach Mauricio Pochettino says he would like to return in Spain in the future and said he welcomes his name being linked with the Real Madrid job as it speaks highly of his achievements with Spurs.

Santiago Solari's future as Real coach hangs in the balance after three defeats in a row which have effectively ended the club's chances of a trophy, culminating with a 4-1 loss to Ajax Amsterdam which knocked them out of the Champions League.