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Emotional Mauricio Pochettino speaks about becoming Manchester United manager for first time

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Young, A. (2026, November 13). Emotional Mauricio Pochettino speaks about becoming Manchester United manager for first time. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/pochettino-speaks-man-utd-manager-first-time-b1304787.html

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Mauricio Pochettino spoke to the media in the United States shortly after being confirmed as the successor to Michael Carrick at Old Trafford. He is scheduled to begin his new role in England next Wednesday following a series of negotiations between US Soccer and Manchester United regarding his exit and start date. The report focuses on Pochettino's emotional reaction and his stated excitement for the next step in his career.
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Mauricio Pochettino has been hired as the head coach of Manchester United after agreeing to leave his position with the U.S. men’s national soccer team (USMNT). The English club appointed the Argentine manager to replace the sacked Michael Carrick as the team sits in 18th place in the Premier League, marking the worst start to a league campaign in 40 years for the 20-times champions. Pochettino took over the USMNT in 2024 and led the squad to a Round of 16 finish in the 2026 World Cup, even signing a contract just three months ago to lead the team through the 2030 World Cup. He is scheduled to complete his final commitments with the U.S. team, including two matches against Haiti in the CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinals, before starting his new role at Old Trafford next week. He will make his first appearance for Manchester United in a match against Liverpool at Anfield. While the U.S. Soccer Federation expressed confidence in its succession planning for key roles, the departure leaves a vacancy in a position he held for two years. Pochettino returns to the Premier League after previously managing Southampton, Tottenham, and Chelsea.

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Evening StandardThis outlet13 Nov

Mauricio Pochettino spoke to the media in the United States shortly after being confirmed as the successor to Michael Carrick at Old Trafford. He is scheduled to begin his new role in England next Wednesday following a series of negotiations between US Soccer and Manchester United regarding his exit and start date. The report focuses on Pochettino's emotional reaction and his stated excitement for the next step in…

Emotional Mauricio Pochettino speaks about becoming Manchester United manager for first time (this article)11 articles from Evening Standard on this story
The Guardian13 Nov

Mauricio Pochettino held an emotional press conference at the US Soccer national training center on Friday to announce his departure from the US men's national team for a new role at Manchester United. The Argentinian coach revealed that the opportunity arose rapidly after initial contact between the two parties began just last Sunday, leading to a last-minute agreement to remain with the federation for two upcoming…

Tearful Pochettino says United job was ‘difficult to turn down’ in USMNT farewell →4 articles from The Guardian on this story
New York Post13 Nov

Mauricio Pochettino officially announced on Friday that he will leave his position as the U.S. men’s national team coach to join Manchester United. Despite signing a contract extension in August intended to keep him with the program through the 2030 World Cup, he departed after Manchester United activated a $10 million buyout clause included in his agreement. The report focuses on Pochettino's emotional…

Manchester United job was too good to turn down: Mauricio Pochettino →3 articles from New York Post on this story
Al Jazeera13 Nov

Manchester United has appointed 54-year-old Mauricio Pochettino as its new manager to replace the sacked Michael Carrick. Pochettino joins the club after fulfilling his responsibilities with the United States national team, a move that involves a release from a contract originally set to run until the 2030 World Cup. The club currently sits 18th in the Premier League with only one win and eight points from 10 games…

Mauricio Pochettino announced as new Manchester United manager →
NPR13 Nov

Manchester United has appointed Mauricio Pochettino as its new manager, following his tenure as the coach of the U.S. men's national soccer team. Pochettino led the U.S. to a Round of 16 finish at the 2026 World Cup, where he achieved a record three wins for the national team and won the first knockout-round game since 2002. The report highlights Pochettino's career transition from his previous high-profile roles at…

Manchester United names USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino as its manager →
BBC13 Nov

Mauricio Pochettino will leave his role as the USA national team head coach to become Manchester United's new manager after signing a two-and-a-half-year contract. United paid a release clause of approximately £7.4 million to secure his move, which follows his leadership of the USA team during matches against Haiti on November 14 and 18. The report focuses on Pochettino's emotional reaction to the move and the…

Tearful Pochettino on 'difficult' decision to leave USA for Man Utd →
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ABC News (AU)13 Nov

Mauricio Pochettino has signed a two-and-a-half-year contract to become the new manager of Manchester United, a club currently sitting in 18th place in the Premier League after its worst start in 40 years. The Argentine coach will lead the United side starting November 18, beginning with a match against Liverpool, after choosing to leave his role with the US national team. The report focuses on the emotional nature…

Tears for Pochettino as Man Utd turn to former Spurs boss →

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Who will be on Mauricio Pochettino’s backroom team at Manchester United? Evening Standard · stated as fact

How will the USMNT replace Mauricio Pochettino? There’s no clear answer The Guardian · stated as fact

USMNT players give Mauricio Pochettino his flowers before Manchester United exit New York Post · stated as fact

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“Article A discusses the potential for Pochettino to replace Carrick as Manchester United's manager, while Article B reports on Pochettino's confirmation and his first comments about the new role after the decision has been made.”
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Mauricio Pochettino joins Manchester United
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Alex Young
85 article(s) here · 1 carrying a prediction
Pochettino has agreed to replace the sacked Michael Carrick as manager, and will start work next week once his commitments with the USA team end on Tuesday.
We're optimistic, and we also believe things will go well.
He will begin work in England next Wednesday.
Mauricio Pochettino has been announced as the new Manchester United manager, to replace Michael Carrick but could be dealt a huge blow with captain Bruno Fernandes reportedly rejecting a fresh contract offer from the club.
Mauricio Pochettino is set be appointed the new Manchester United manager, to replace Michael Carrick but could be dealt a huge blow with captain Bruno Fernandes reportedly rejecting a fresh contract offer from the club.
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All eyes will be on Harry Kane tonight as England host Croatia in their penultimate Nations League game.
The club added: “Michael is, and always will be, a Manchester United legend.
Pochettino was heavily linked with a return to Tottenham before the World Cup, and was widely expected to leave the USMNT setup after the tournament.
It was expected that Carrick would be sacked on Tuesday, with an official announcement to come soon after, but BBC Sport report that it will be at least another day until their is concrete clarity.
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Argentine England Man Utd Manchester United US Soccer

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US Soccer ORG · 2× Argentine NORP · 1× England GPE · 1× Man Utd ORG · 1× Manchester United ORG · 1× Michael Carrick’s PERSON · 1×

Narrative

He added: “On Sunday afternoon [there was] some contact ... and we had a meeting on Thursday [with US Soccer] and then there was the decision between US Soccer and Manchester United to agree [to an exit and start date].”
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He will begin work in England next Wednesday.

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The Argentine addressed the media Stateside, just over two hours after being confirmed as Michael Carrick’s successor at Old Trafford. asserted
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He will begin work in England next Wednesday. asserted
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But said of the Man Utd job: “I am excited for the next step.” asserted
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He added: “On Sunday afternoon [there was] some contact ... and we had a meeting on Thursday [with US Soccer] and then there was the decision between US Soccer and Manchester United to agree [to an exit and start date].” asserted
we → add → date
More follows. asserted
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