Tearful Pochettino says United job was ‘difficult to turn down’ in USMNT farewell

Mauricio Pochettino held an emotional farewell press conference at US Soccer's national training center on Friday, confirming his departure from the USMNT role to take the Manchester United job. Despite having signed a deal to remain with the US team through 2030, Pochettino described the decision to leave as 'one of the most difficult decisions of our careers,' becoming visibly tearful on multiple occasions. He stated he was 'transparent' in his dealings with both the club and the federation throughout the process.