Mauricio Pochettino breaks down in tears as he officially announces USMNT exit

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Mauricio Pochettino officially bid goodbye to the USMNT in an emotional press conference earlier on Friday after agreeing a two-and-a-half-year deal to join English Premier League giants Manchester United. Pochettino will become the new head coach of Manchester United from November 18 and leaves the USMNT after 21 wins, 12 losses, and 2 draws in 35 matches.

Speaking to the press, Pochettino delivered a heartfelt statement and was reduced to tears as he thanked the entire country, per a post on X by USMNT.

“It is a difficult decision but we need to move forward,” he said. “But a big thank you from my heart and my people because you always were transparent and you always put in front the interest of the federation, but always trying to build something together. And we really enjoyed. We learned a lot from you, from you all, from this country, the amazing people. I think it was one of the most difficult decisions in our career.”

Pochettino brought forth his trademark playing style that saw him find success at clubs such as Tottenham Hotspur and Paris Saint-Germain, and will now replace Michael Carrick at United. The Red Devils have endured a difficult start to their campaign on all fronts, and only have eight points from 10 EPL games this season. United have struggled with a porous defence and an unorganized offense that also saw them being ousted from the Carabao Cup by Brighton.

Carrick had initially helped the team to a third-place finish in the league but could not build on the success after a difficult transfer window saw United bring in minimal reinforcements. They added three midfielders, a backup goalkeeper and the 18-year-old Tynan Thompson despite considerable need for defensive reinforcements, and will now hope for a change in fortune under the new leadership.

Pochettino will be joined by his entire backroom staff from the USMNT and will take charge for the first time in an EPL fixture against Liverpool on November 22.

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