Tearful Pochettino says United job was ‘difficult to turn down’ in USMNT farewell
An emotional Mauricio Pochettino said that leaving his role with the United States was the "toughest decision of his career" but admitted he couldn't turn down the chance to become head coach of Manchester United.
- “I think [the decision was],” Pochettino said, pausing to compose himself, “one of the most difficult decisions of our careers.
- Pochettino to take charge of two final USMNT matches He has signed two-and-a-half-year United contract Mauricio Pochettino’s switch from the US men’s national team to Manchester United has been confirmed.
- Pochettino will guide the US through a pair of Concacaf Nations League matches on Saturday and Tuesday before joining United, for whom his first game will come at Liverpool next Sunday.
An emotional Mauricio Pochettino broke down as he explained why he was leaving the USA to take the Manchester United job.
Mauricio Pochettino gave an emotional press conference after his appointment as Michael Carrick’s successor at Manchester United was confirmed Barney Ronay was at Wembley on Thursday night to celebrate Happy Harry Kane day.
- New Manchester United boss Mauricio Pochettino was very emotional when thanking the US Soccer Federation.
- Coach was ‘transparent’ in dealings with club, federation Pochettino had signed deal to stay with US through 2030 There were always going to be tears at Mauricio Pochettino’s news conference at US Soccer’s national training center on Friday.
- Pochettino is famously emotional, and nobody in attendance had to wait long for the waterworks – they came during his introductory remarks, as he thanked the US Soccer executives flanking him for the opportunity to guide the US men.
- The former Chelsea, Tottenham and Southampton manager has signed a two-and-a-half-year deal to replace Michael Carrick, who was sacked on Thursday after leading United to their worst start to a season in four decades.
- He grew emotional again as he addressed his impending departure for Manchester United, one announced just hours earlier.
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