# Pochettino Leaves US for Man Utd

> Mauricio Pochettino calls leaving US for Man Utd his career's hardest decision.
- Title: Pochettino Leaves US for Man Utd · Buenos Aires Times
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: mauricio pochettino, manchester united, united states national team, concacaf nations league, world cup, premier league, michael carrick, bruno fernandes, lisandro martínez, Buenos Aires Times
- Source: Buenos Aires Times — https://batimes.com.ar/news/sports/mauricio-pochettino-leaving-usa-for-man-utd-most-difficult-decision-of-career.phtml
- Published: 2026-11-13T16:11:40+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: mauricio pochettino, manchester united, united states national team, concacaf nations league, world cup, premier league, michael carrick, bruno fernandes, lisandro martínez, news, politics, world
## Pochettino's farewell
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.
## Key takeaway

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.