Mauricio Pochettino says he cannot rule out a return to the Premier League with his next managerial job.
The former Tottenham Hotspur boss was touted as a potential replacement for Steve Bruce had the takeover of Newcastle United gone through in the summer.
Despite Bruce recording some good recent results at the Magpies, talk continues to bubble away in the background that a takeover could still be in the offing.
That may see potential investors keeping tabs on Pochettino's availability, and, speaking to Sky Sports, the 48-year-old was not closing any doors.
"I don’t know," he said when asked if he was keen to remain in England. "I’m not going to close any doors.
"I got told when I was very, very young that football was going to dictate my way. Football is going to make the decision.
"I’m waiting to feel what is the right project for us.
"We are living in a crisis. Football is part of my life, but my energy is full and I love to be involved in the game, but at the same time I need to understand that I need to wait for the right project.”
After departing Spurs almost a year ago, Pochettino says he is re-energised and keen to return to management once more.
He said: "I always feel ready to be again involved in the game.
"Football is my passion, it’s not stress when you are working, it’s not a stress to go into the training ground, it’s not a stress to prepare for the game, it’s not a stress to compete.
"I am looking forward to being involved in the game. I love the game, it’s difficult, we are inside, we are working, but it’s not the same as being involved every single day, the time you spent with your players and your staff. You miss that, that’s the reality."
When asked if he had learned anything from the poor run of form that led to his dismissal at Spurs, Pochettino said it was a case of needing to evolve and build a better platform for players to succeed.
He said: "We are learning and working a lot, reviewing all of our ideas, our philosophy, principles, leadership, how you need to lead people - that is the key.
"You are going to manage 50-60 people, and circumstances in football are changing, you need to evolve, try to be better, you need to understand that you need to improve to try and provide a better platform to your players."
