Pochettino, 54, spoke to media in the United States just hours after being officially named as Manchester United's new manager following the sacking of Michael Carrick.
Mauricio Pochettino bade an emotional farewell to United States soccer on Friday, describing his decision to join Manchester United as "one of the most difficult" of his career.
Pochettino, 54, spoke to media in the United States just hours after being officially named as Manchester United's new manager following the sacking of Michael Carrick.
The Argentine, who in August signed a four-year contract extension to continue as US coach through to the 2030 World Cup, fought back tears as he drew a line under his successful two-year reign.
"We learned a lot from you all, from this amazing country," Pochettino said. "I think this was one of the most difficult decisions of (my) career."
Pochettino will remain in his post to oversee the United States' back-to-back CONCACAF Nations League matches against Haiti on Saturday and next Tuesday before starting with the English Premier League giants.
The former Tottenham, Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain boss became emotional again as he reflected on his stint in the United States, which saw him lead his team to the last 16 of this year's World Cup.
