Incoming Manchester United manager Mauricio Pochettino gave a tearful farewell to the US national team ahead of taking his new job.
The Argentine coach will take charge at Old Trafford at the end of the current international break, following Michael Carrick’s dismissal.
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“It Is difficult now for me to talk because I am a very emotional guy,” explained Pochettino ahead of the US’ match against Haiti.
“It’s a decision that is in some parts a very sad decision and in another part we are professional and need to find the next step to try to make your dreams come true.
“I didn’t prepare the speech, I am talking from my heart. I want to say a big thank you. We recovered our motivation, our capacity to dream big, our capacity to train players that really care.
“You never lied to us,” he continued tearfully. “The human being is in front of everything. That is why it is a really difficult decision.
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“We need to move forward, but a big thank you from my heart and my people. You were always transparent and always put the federation’s interests first.
“It was one of the most difficult decisions in our careers. Thank you so much guys.”
