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Newly appointed Manchester United head coach, Mauricio Pochettino, has explained why he accepted the opportunity to take charge of the Premier League giants, describing it as an offer that was difficult to turn down.
The Argentine was confirmed as Michael Carrick’s successor at Old Trafford on Friday after agreeing to a two-and-a-half-year contract, bringing an end to the club’s search for a new manager.
Pochettino, 54, had recently signed a fresh four-year contract with the United States national team but agreed to leave the position after Manchester United reportedly triggered a £7.4m release clause.
Speaking at his first press conference following his appointment, the former Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea manager admitted that leaving the United States was an emotional decision.
He, however, explained that opportunities to manage a club of Manchester United’s stature are rare in a manager’s career.
“I never said I wanted to go back, but they know there aren’t too many opportunities that happen in your career like Manchester United,” he said.
“When it arrives, it’s difficult to turn down.”
Pochettino is expected to complete his departure from the United States national team after overseeing the side’s two fixtures against Haiti on November 14 and 18.
His appointment follows Manchester United’s difficult start to the campaign, which saw the club record just one victory in their opening 10 Premier League matches and drop to 18th position.
The Argentine is scheduled to take charge of his first match against Liverpool on November 22.
