Mauricio Pochettino has spoken publicly for the first time about becoming Manchester United manager, breaking down in tears as he bid an emotional farewell to his role with US Soccer.
The Argentine addressed the media in the United States just over two hours after being confirmed as Michael Carrick's successor at Old Trafford. He is due to begin work in England next Wednesday.
Focus on USMNT before United
Pochettino was keen to focus on the USMNT match against Haiti in the Concacaf Nations League quarter-finals, the first leg of which takes place on Saturday evening.
Speaking about the Manchester United job, he said: "I am excited for the next step."
Contact and decision timeline
He added: "On Sunday afternoon [there was] some contact ... and we had a meeting on Thursday [with US Soccer] and then there was the decision between US Soccer and Manchester United to agree [to an exit and start date]."
Pochettino will take charge at Manchester United after his departure from US Soccer was finalised, with his first day in the role scheduled for next Wednesday.
