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Pochettino Leaves US for Man Utd

Mauricio Pochettino calls leaving US for Man Utd his career's hardest decision.

Nov 13, 2026

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Pochettino Leaves US for Man Utd

Mauricio Pochettino calls leaving US for Man Utd his career's hardest decision.

In brief

Mauricio Pochettino calls leaving US for Man Utd his career's hardest decision. Mauricio Pochettino, 54, will leave the US national team to join Manchester United after a two-year stint, calling it one of his most difficult career choices. Originally reported by Buenos Aires Times.

Pochettino's farewell

Head coach Mauricio Pochettino of the United States Men's National Soccer Team shows his emotions during a press conference after announcing his resignation at

Mauricio Pochettino described leaving the United States national team as one of the most difficult decisions of his career.

“We learned a lot from you all, from this amazing country”

New Manchester United role

Pochettino will manage Manchester United after a two-year stint with the US national team.

Contract extension

Pochettino signed a four-year contract extension with US Soccer through the 2030 World Cup.

Emotional farewell

Pochettino expressed sadness over leaving the US national team but emphasized professional commitment to his dreams.

Rapid negotiations

Pochettino and US Soccer agreed to a swift transition to Manchester United after negotiations.

Manchester United's struggles

Manchester United has won only one of their first 10 Premier League matches and dropped into the relegation zone.

Pochettino's past success

Pochettino led the US to the World Cup last-16 and won multiple trophies with PSG and Chelsea.

Team challenges

Manchester United faces division among players and fans after sacking Michael Carrick.

The bottom line

Mauricio Pochettino, 54, will leave the US national team to join Manchester United after a two-year stint, calling it one of his most difficult career choices.

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