Mauricio Pochettino has claimed that his future as Tottenham Hotspur manager will be decided by club chairman Daniel Levy, reports Sky Sports.

What’s the word?

The Argentine coach caused a stir after his side were beaten 2-1 by Manchester United in the semi-finals of the FA Cup.

While speaking to the press after the final whistle, Pochettino said that the club needed “more time with me or another [manager]”, which sparked plenty of discussion on social media.

The former Southampton boss has expanded on those remarks, suggesting that signing a new contract at the club is out of his hands.

Sky Sports quotes Pochettino as saying:

“Am I going to sign? It’s a question for Daniel. I am not [Arsene] Wenger or [Sir Alex] Ferguson who decides about their own future. I decide only about the starting XI in this football club. That is up to Daniel, does he want to offer or not? I am a person who is never going to ask to improve my salary or extend my contract, or anything like this.”

What could it all mean?

Pochettino has three years remaining on his contract, so there is no need for Tottenham fans to worry about new contracts just yet.

However, what his comments do is cause unnecessary concern and confusion as he is coming across as non-committal.

Spurs are about to enter an important phase of their history as they move into a new stadium this summer as part of the club’s plan to compete with the elite in the Premier League and Europe.

There is already pressure on Tottenham due to their failure to win silverware in the last 10 years, so the last thing they need is constant questions being asked regarding Pochettino’s future.

The Argentine has not suggested that he wants to leave the club, but his remarks add an element of doubt.