Pochettino Bids Farewell to the US, Heads to Manchester United

Mauricio Pochettino has officially announced that he is leaving his position as head coach of the US Men's National Team. Speaking at the national team facilities in Atlanta on Friday, the coach said he could not hold back his tears. Pochettino delivered a heartfelt message of thanks as he left the team.

The coach will lead the US in his final two matches, against Haiti in the Concacaf Nations League quarter-final tie. Following those two games, to be played on Saturday and Tuesday, he is expected to join Manchester United. His four-year contract, signed in August, included a 10 million dollar release clause.

Pochettino's wish to return to the Premier League has been known for a long time, and he had turned down many offers before. His decision to accept the US national team job after leaving Chelsea also reflected a need for renewal. The coach said he has regained his motivation for this role and is able to dream big once again.

Folarin Balogun said the team's identity and style of play are clear, and that it was natural to want a top-level coach like Pochettino to stay. It is also recalled that some major European managers have left club football due to exhaustion.