Mauricio Pochettino could not hide his emotions during a heartfelt farewell to the United States national team, breaking down in tears just moments after being confirmed as the new Manchester United manager. The Argentine has agreed to a two-and-a-half-year deal at Old Trafford, marking a stunning return to the Premier League as the successor to Michael Carrick.
Former USMNT star Brad Friedel has explained to GOAL why Gio Reyna has been “bouncing around” of late, with another transfer being completed in the summer of 2026. The 24-year-old playmaker now finds himself at Strasbourg in France, with the hope being that stability and consistency can be found by an enigmatic talent that remains “exceptionally good”.
Pochettino raised expectations and restored belief, but painful setbacks complicated his USMNT tenure. His exit to Man Utd puts that progress to the test.
Mauricio Pochettino has officially been named manager of Manchester United, ending his stint in charge of the U.S. Men's National Team. Pochettino will replace Michael Carrick in charge at Old Trafford as he calls time on his stay in the U.S. after just over two years at the helm, headlined by the 2026 World Cup on home soil.
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