Former Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino is near agreeing a deal to turn out to be the brand new USA males’s nationwide workforce head coach, with talks at a complicated stage.
Pochettino has been the first goal to steer the USA into their house World Cup in 2026.
The 52-year-old had quite a few provides in England and Europe however – after prolonged discussions – the USA position seems too good to show down. There’s nonetheless work to do on the ultimate particulars of the contract.
Pochettino, who beforehand managed Southampton, Tottenham and Paris Saint-Germain, has by no means been accountable for a nationwide workforce facet.
The Argentine loved early success at Saints earlier than shifting to north London, guiding Spurs to their first Champions League remaining in 2019 in addition to attaining the membership’s highest league place. Pochettino additionally has a Ligue 1 title to his identify with PSG.
Ought to a deal be agreed, Pochettino would work with US Soccer sporting director Matt Crocker. The pair labored collectively throughout Pochettino’s spell at Southampton with Crocker main the academy on the time.
