two of the biggest jobs in football management, with both Manchester United and Real Madrid on the hunt for the Argentine's signature, the Daily Mail reports.
He made his name as a player, where he was stationed at centre back in an impressive 18-year career spanning two continents, three countries and four clubs.
Three years after retiring as a player at Espanyol, he returned as a manager, kicking off a 13-year career that would ultimately lead to him becoming one of the hottest properties on the managerial circuit.
From Espanyol, he moved to Southampton, enjoying success at the club before moving to Tottenham in 2014 where he managed 293 games, coming second in the Premier League and reaching the final of the Champions League.
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