“There was a time we had a rough time together especially because of suspensions. My suspension came mostly from the hard tackles I applied trying to help the team,” he explained.
The former AFC Leopards and Beerschot star also gave an account of how Pochetteino came, watched him and signed him.
“Pochettino came and watched me in one of the games when we were playing against Motherwell. He came on a day I was playing as a centre-back due to injuries that had hit the team then,” added Wanyama.
“After the game, he pulled me aside and told me ‘how are you playing at centre-back and we thought you are a midfielder?’ but I replied that I am a midfielder indeed.
“Pochettino told me he was coming to buy me to help Southampton who were seriously struggling.”
After serving Southampton from 2013-16, the Harambee Stars skipper decided to move to London but confirmed the fond memories he enjoyed at the club.
“I was happy with the motivation given at my first moment at Southampton especially the assurance that we can beat any team,” he concluded.
“There was a time I lost everything in my house through burglary and the support I got from the player was very amazing and I recovered quite quickly due to the reaction of players.
“My exit from Southampton to Spurs was as emotional as the exit from Celtic. But again, every club that I have played for I was happy with the oneness the players and everyone at the clubs showed. They were like families.”