GUARDIOLA TO THE USA?! American federation targets Pep as Pochettino closes in on Manchester United
Pep Guardiola could be heading for one of the most unexpected jobs in international football! The United States national team is reportedly preparing an ambitious move for the legendary Spanish manager as Mauricio Pochettino edges closer to Manchester United. Could one of the most successful coaches in football history be about to take charge of the Americans?
Details: On November 11, CentreGoals reported, citing The Athletic, that US Soccer intends to make Guardiola its top target to replace Pochettino. The Argentine is reportedly close to joining Manchester United, where Michael Carrick faces dismissal after a disastrous Premier League campaign. The American federation could therefore be forced to begin searching for a new national team coach much earlier than expected.
Guardiola would represent a spectacular appointment for the United States. The former Barcelona, Bayern Munich and Manchester City manager has won numerous domestic titles and three Champions League trophies. After leaving City, he stepped away from club management, but has previously expressed interest in coaching a national team before ending his career.
The timing makes the situation particularly intriguing. Pochettino signed a contract extension with US Soccer until 2030, but Manchester United are reportedly working on an agreement to bring him back to the Premier League. According to reports in England, the Red Devils would also need to pay substantial compensation to release the Argentine and potentially his coaching staff.
However, there are major obstacles to Guardiola's appointment. The Spaniard is currently taking a break from coaching, and there is no confirmation that US Soccer has contacted him or received a positive response. Pochettino has not officially left his position either. For now, the prospect of Guardiola leading the United States remains an ambitious reported plan rather than a completed deal.
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Miguel Solomons
Dailysports's expert
