Mauricio Pochettino reveals what's next for him after leaving Chelsea and refuses to rule out a return to the Premier League

Mauricio Pochettino has refused to rule out a return to the Premier League after admitting he is ready to return to management.

The Argentine boss left Chelsea by mutual agreement and the end of the season and since then it has been replaced by Leicester manager Enzo Maresca.

Having taken Les Bleus to sixth position, Pochettino shared an emotional post on social networks to thank the club for the opportunity.

However, Pochettino would return to Stamford Bridge shortly after committing to manage the Rest of the World team at Soccer Aid on Sunday. match they lost against England.

Speaking to talkSPORT after the match, Pochettino said: “It was good. It was a good experience. All the fans here gave us a nice welcome.

“It's a strange feeling because we finished a few weeks ago, but I'm happy to be here again.”

Now out of work, Pochettino will be considering his next opportunity in football, but is he ready to make a straight comeback?

Asked what's next for him, Pochettino said: “I have all the energy and I think we finished very well.

“Now we just have to wait and see what happens. In football you never know, things can happen: today, nothing more than tomorrow can appear and we are open to listening to any opportunity.”

When asked if he would return to the Premier League, Pochettino nodded and said: “Open to football, we are open to football,” with a smile.

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The 52-year-old has already managed Southampton, Tottenham and Chelsea In the Premier League and as one of the most likeable managers in the top flight, fans would no doubt love to see him back in England.