Mauricio Pochettino has finally landed a new job following his shock dismissal at Chelsea at the end of last season.
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The Argentine has penned a two-year deal with the United States men's national team ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in America.
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The 52-year-old emerged as their top candidate after Gregg Berhalter's departure earlier this year.
Pochettino has been without work since Chelsea decided to part ways with him at the conclusion of the 2023/24 campaign.
U.S. Soccer sporting director Matt Crocker, who was in charge of overseeing the national team's search for a permanent new manager, said Pochettino's track record "speaks for itself".
"Mauricio is a serial winner with a deep passion for player development and a proven ability to build cohesive and competitive teams," he stated.
"His track record speaks for itself, and I am confident that he is the right choice to harness the immense potential within our talented squad. We are thrilled to have Mauricio on board as we embark on this exciting journey to achieve success on the global stage."
Pochettino, meanwhile, has explained his motivation for accepting the approach to lead the US men's side.
"The decision to join U.S. Soccer wasn't just about football for me; it's about the journey that this team and this country are on," Pochettino said.
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"The energy, the passion, and the hunger to achieve something truly historic here – those are the things that inspired me. The opportunity to lead the U.S. men's national team, in front of fans who are just as passionate as the players, is something I couldn't pass up. I see a group of players full of talent and potential, and together, we're going to build something special that the whole nation can be proud of."
