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Pochettino Admits Difficulty in Turning Down Manchester United Job

Golazo Newsroom · Friday, 13 November 2026 at 19:00

Pochettino Admits Difficulty in Turning Down Manchester United Job
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  • Mauricio Pochettino revealed he found it difficult to decline an offer from Manchester United.
  • The coach had previously signed a deal to lead the US men's team through 2030.
  • Pochettino emphasized that he remained transparent throughout his dealings with the federation.

Mauricio Pochettino became emotional during a news conference at the US Soccer national training center on Friday. During his address, the coach admitted that the opportunity to manage Manchester United was a difficult one to turn down.

Pochettino maintained that he was transparent in his dealings with both the club and the federation. Prior to his departure, he had signed a contract to remain with the United States men's team through 2030.

Data source: The Guardian, Foto: Bryan Berlin / CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Updated Friday, 13 November 2026 at 19:00

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