Mauricio Pochettino has explained why he accepted the opportunity to become Manchester United head coach, describing the chance to manage the Premier League giants as one that was too difficult to turn down.\n<\/p>\n
The Argentine was confirmed as Michael Carrick\u2019s successor at Old Trafford on Friday after agreeing to a two-and-a-half-year contract.\n<\/p>\n
Pochettino, 54, had recently signed a new four-year deal with the United States national team but agreed to leave the position after Manchester United triggered a release clause reportedly worth about \u00a37.4m.\n<\/p>\n
According to BBC Sport on Friday, speaking at his first news conference following the announcement, the former Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea manager admitted that leaving the United States was an emotional decision.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s difficult to talk now,\u201d he said. \u201cI\u2019m a very emotional guy. It\u2019s a very sad decision.<\/p>\n
\u201cBut we are professionals and we are trying to make our dreams come true.\u201d\n<\/p>\n
Explaining why he accepted Manchester United\u2019s offer despite recently extending his contract with the United States, Pochettino said the opportunity to manage at Old Trafford was too significant to reject.<\/p>\n
\u201cI never said I wanted to go back but they know there aren\u2019t too many opportunities that happen in your career like Manchester United,\u201d he said. <\/p>\n
\u201cWhen it arrives, it\u2019s difficult to turn down.\u201d\n<\/p>\n
Pochettino will complete his departure after overseeing the United States\u2019 two matches against Haiti on November 14 and 18.\n<\/p>\n
His appointment ends Manchester United\u2019s search for a new manager following Carrick\u2019s dismissal on Thursday.\n<\/p>\n
The club had endured a difficult start to the campaign, winning just once in their opening 10 Premier League matches and dropping to 18th position.\n<\/p>\n
Pochettino\u2019s first match in charge is scheduled to be against Liverpool on November 22.\n<\/p>\n
The Argentine\u2019s appointment also marks the end of Manchester United\u2019s decade-long interest in him, having previously considered him for the managerial position in 2016, 2018, 2022 and 2024.<\/p>\n
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