Man Utd, listen up: Pochettino opens his heart tearfully as he prepares to manage the Red Devils.
"Pochettino" sheds tears!!! Preparing to leave the "U.S. national team" to take charge of "Man Utd."
Mauricio Pochettino, the Argentine coach, admitted that his decision to resign as head coach of the United States national team to become the new manager of the "Red Devils" Manchester United was one of the toughest decisions of his career, but also an opportunity hard to refuse.
Pochettino agreed to a two-and-a-half-year contract with Manchester United to replace Michael Carrick, who was dismissed after leading the team to just one win in the first ten Premier League matches this season. United paid a £7.4 million release clause to the U.S. national team and also provided additional compensation for his coaching staff.
Recently, the 54-year-old coach was moved to tears during a press conference after his move to United was officially confirmed.
"It's really hard to say anything right now. I am an emotional person. This was a difficult decision, but we are professionals and we all strive to make our dreams come true."
"Opportunities to manage a club like Manchester United don't come often in your career, and when they do, it’s truly hard to say no."
Manchester United started the new season poorly and currently sits 18th in the Premier League table.
Pochettino's first match in charge of Manchester United will be an away game against the "Reds" Liverpool on 22 November, a match that football fans worldwide will certainly be watching closely.