Mauricio Pochettino Step Up Or Down?

Read with interest the path of Mauricio Pochettino
Espanyol
Southampton
Tottenham
Paris Saint-Germain
Chelsea
United States Football Manager.

Now, just looking at the path, the appointment is a backward step.
No offence to our great Americain cousins but football in your lands takes on a different meaning.
Does anyone agree this is backward step? Why!

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