Mauricio Pochettino sends farewell message to USMNT

Manchester United have officially entered a new managerial era following the appointment of Mauricio Pochettino as Michael Carrick’s successor at Old Trafford.

The Argentine’s arrival comes at a difficult time for the Red Devils.

Carrick was dismissed on Thursday.

Mauricio Pochettino brings extensive experience from previous spells with Tottenham Hotspur, Paris Saint-Germain and Chelsea, having most recently been in charge of the United States men’s national team.

United have confirmed that the 54-year-old will officially begin his duties on 18 November, giving him only a few days to prepare for the club’s upcoming Premier League encounter against Liverpool.

However, before returning to English football, Pochettino must complete his remaining international commitments.

Pochettino has now delivered an emotional farewell message to the United States national team after U.S. Soccer confirmed on their website that he will leave his position following the conclusion of the current international camp.

The Argentine will remain in charge for the upcoming matches against Haiti on 14 and 17 November, alongside his coaching staff, before officially taking up his new responsibilities at Manchester United.

Mauricio Pochettino sends farewell message to USMNT

In a statement released by U.S. Soccer, Pochettino reflected on his time representing the country and expressed his gratitude towards the players, supporters and federation.

“The opportunity to represent the USA crest was one of the greatest honors of my career.

“We are so grateful to the players for their commitment, to the fans for their belief, and to the Federation for always supporting our staff and creating the opportunities to impact the culture of soccer in this great country,” Pochettino said.

“We want to thank Cindy Parlow Cone, JT Batson and Dan Helfrich for their partnership and incredible working relationships throughout our time here.

“There is tremendous talent in the U.S. player pool from the youth teams through to the senior team, and it’s one of the reasons we have so much belief for the future of U.S. Soccer.

“You will always have a special place in our hearts, and we will be supporting the teams whenever they step on the field.”

His departure brings an end to his spell with the United States, which began in September 2024 and included guiding the national team into the knockout stages of the 2026 World Cup.

United supporters will now be hoping that his experience and approach can help revive a season that has already placed the club under considerable pressure.