Mauricio Pochettino in tears over 'difficult' decision to leave USA for Manchester United
BBC • • sports
Key Points:
- Mauricio Pochettino described leaving his role as USA national team coach to become Manchester United manager as "one of the most difficult" decisions of his career, despite signing a new four-year deal with the US team this summer.
- Manchester United paid around £7.4 million to release Pochettino from his USA contract, and he will take charge after leading the national team in November matches, with his first United game scheduled against Liverpool on 22 November.
- Pochettino inherits a struggling United side currently 18th in the Premier League, having won only one of their first ten league matches this season, following the recent sacking of Michael Carrick.
- His appointment ends a decade-long pursuit by United, who previously considered him for managerial roles multiple times but opted for others, including Jose Mourinho, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, and Erik ten Hag.
- Despite fan criticism and internal challenges, United officials emphasize unity among the club's hierarchy amid speculation about ownership control, with the club determined to stabilize after a turbulent start to the season.
