Manchester United challenges the paradox: Pochettino and the titles
Mauricio Pochettino has been confirmed as the new manager of Manchester United, signing with the English club while still having to coach two United States friendlies before taking charge of the team. The deal comes after a long negotiation that started back in October and sees him contracted until the summer of 2029.
Pochettino's English experience
It is Pochettino's third stint in the Premier League, after having managed Southampton, Tottenham and Chelsea.
Manchester United, despite going through a crisis in recent years, remains the team with the most fans in the world, with around 650 million supporters according to Sky, ahead of Barcelona's 450 million and Real Madrid's 350 million.
The club has won 20 league titles, equal to Liverpool's record, while Arsenal counts 14.
In its 124-year history, only three managers have won the title with the Red Devils: Ernest Mangnall, who won the first two titles at the start of the twentieth century, Matt Busby with five successes and Sir Alex Ferguson with thirteen championships.
The road to Old Trafford
Pochettino is expected to arrive in Manchester next Wednesday to begin work, leading the USA national team in their second match against Haiti the day before.
Pochettino ready to coach United, but first on the bench for USA
His first training session with the new players is scheduled for Thursday, the day the squad resumes training after the international break.
Pochettino's first official match in charge of the Red Devils is set for Sunday against Liverpool at Anfield, followed by a Champions League tie against Sporting at the Alvalade Stadium.
The signed contract provides for a stay until the summer of 2029, with the Glazers having initiated talks as early as October.
According to it, his previous deal with the USA national team included a termination clause of seven million pounds, which did not resolve the conditions for leaving the American role.
The USA have two matches against Haiti during the break, and Manchester United has stated that it will allow Pochettino to coach those games.
If the schedule holds, his debut with Manchester United will be on November 22 against Liverpool, having only a few sessions to prepare the team.