The Argentine boss has asked his current employers for permission to cancel his contract one year early.

We can confirm that Mauricio Pochettino has informed Paris Saint-Germain of his desire to leave the club amid interest in his services from Real Madrid and Tottenham.

PSG drafted Pochettino in to replace Thomas Tuchel in the Parc des Princes hot-seat at the start of the year, and he subsequently guided the club to a Coupe de France and Trophee des Champions double.

The Argentine still has a year remaining on his contract with the Ligue 1 giants, but Goal understands that Real are eager to lure him to Santiago Bernabeu, while Spurs have made contact with their former head coach to discuss his potential return to the club.

Pochettino seeking PSG exit

Pochettino has told PSG officials that he would like to terminate his contract, leaving sporting director Leonardo uncertain with regards how best to move forward.

PSG had planned to keep faith in their project with the Argentine through to 2022, despite the team’s failure to hold onto the Ligue 1 title last season.

Pochettino still has a special affection towards the club and Goal has learned that he will respect whatever decision they make regarding his future, even if it means carrying on in the dugout for another 12 months.

Could a return to Spurs be on the cards?

Pochettino established himself among Europe’s managerial elite during his first spell at Tottenham between 2014 and 2019, transforming the team from also-rans into top-four regulars and Champions League finalists.