Mauricio Pochettino is expected to take charge of two more matches with the United States national team before beginning his tenure as Manchester United manager.
The Argentine will lead the Americans against Haiti on Saturday and next Tuesday in CONCACAF Nations League fixtures, following an agreement between US Soccer and the English club.
His appointment at Old Trafford was confirmed on Friday, a day after an agreement was reached. Pochettino disclosed that discussions about the move began shortly after his arrival in the United States the previous Friday, with negotiations progressing within days.
The 54-year-old admitted that accepting the Manchester United job was particularly difficult because of his attachment to the American team’s project. He had signed a four-year contract extension in August, committing to remain in charge of the national team until 2030.
During his two-year spell with the United States, Pochettino guided the team to the last 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. He thanked the players and technical staff for their support, describing his departure as an emotional decision.
The former Tottenham Hotspur, Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain manager said the opportunity to lead Manchester United was too significant to turn down, although he had not considered returning to the Premier League when he renewed his US contract.
