Man United hires Mauricio Pochettino, who leaves U.S. job to revive former power
Tears filled Mauricio Pochettino's eyes as he discussed quitting the U.S. national team for his dream job with Manchester United. “A decision that in some parts, it’s a…
Mauricio Pochettino has signed a two-and-a-half-year deal to become Manchester United's new coach, following the termination of Michael Carrick. The Argentine coach will lead the team in their upcoming match against Liverpool at Anfield, after managing the US national team in two matches against Haiti. Pochettino's decision to leave the US team was emotional, with tears reportedly streaming down his face during a news conference.
Despite the difficulty of leaving the US team, Pochettino expressed gratitude for the support of the US team staff and players. The English club praised Pochettino's high-intensity, attacking style of football and his dedication to building strong, cohesive teams. Since Alex Ferguson's retirement in 2013, Manchester United has struggled, sitting in the relegation zone after 10 games of the Premier League season.
Pochettino's appointment comes after the club sacked Carrick, who oversaw the worst league start in 40 years. Pochettino's background includes stints at Southampton, Tottenham, Chelsea, Espanyol, and Paris Saint-Germain, where he won the French title and led the team to the Champions League final.
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