Tearful Pochettino says United job was ‘difficult to turn down’ in USMNT farewell
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Summary
Mauricio Pochettino is leaving his role as coach of the U.S. men’s national team to take the Manchester United job. He will remain with the U.S. team for its two Concacaf Nations League quarter-final matches against Haiti before departing.Key Facts
- Pochettino said the decision to leave the U.S. team was one of the most difficult of his career.
- Manchester United first contacted Pochettino about the job on Sunday, according to his account.
- Pochettino discussed the negotiations with U.S. Soccer CEO JT Batson and the federation.
- Manchester United and U.S. Soccer agreed that Pochettino would stay with the national team for its upcoming matches.
- The U.S. team is scheduled to play Haiti on Saturday and Tuesday in the Concacaf Nations League quarter-finals.
- Pochettino and U.S. Soccer had announced a contract renewal in August that was intended to keep him with the federation for four more years.
- Pochettino said he was committed to the U.S. team, but called the Manchester United opportunity difficult to turn down.
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