Pochettino explains departure from US team for Manchester United
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Vanguard
Mauricio Pochettino says he accepted Manchester United despite his recent contract with the US national team, judging the opportunity too rare to turn down. The Argentine coach will still lead the United States against Haiti on 14 and 18 November before his departure, according to Vanguard citing BBC Sport among others.
Mauricio Pochettino, new manager of Manchester United, described his departure from the United States national team as one of the most difficult decisions of his career. The Argentine coach, who had just extended his contract with the US national team, explained at his first press conference that he could not turn down such a rare opportunity to manage the English club, according to BBC Sport cited by Vanguard.
Pochettino signed a new four-year contract with the United States in summer 2026. He will still lead the US national team against Haiti on 14 and 18 November before leaving his post, according to BBC Sport. Manchester United activated a release clause of about £7.4 million and must also make a payment for his coaching staff.
The Argentine coach is due to begin with Manchester United on 22 November at Liverpool. The English club currently sit 18th in the Premier League after one win in ten matches, one point above Sunderland, bottom of the table, according to BBC Sport.
