USA boss Pochettino holds talks with AC Milan
Mauricio Pochettino, the head coach of the USA men's national soccer team, has engaged in initial discussions with AC Milan regarding their vacant managerial position. While focused on the upcoming World Cup, Pochettino's contract with the national team is set to expire after the tournament. He has expressed openness to listening to future project proposals from US Soccer, indicating a commitment to his current role.
- ▪Pochettino has held talks with AC Milan after Massimiliano Allegri's sacking.
- ▪His contract with the USA national team expires after the World Cup.
- ▪Pochettino has been transparent about interest from other clubs, including AC Milan.
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USA boss Pochettino holds talks with AC MilanImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Mauricio Pochettino has been head coach of the USA men's national team since September 2024BySami MokbelSenior football correspondentPublished28 May 2026Updated 4 minutes agoMauricio Pochettino has held initial talks with AC Milan to become their next manager following Massimiliano Allegri's sacking.The 54-year-old Argentine is currently preparing for the World Cup with the United States, but his contract expires after the tournament.Pochettino's immediate focus is on this summer's finals, which begin on 11 June and are being co-hosted by the US, Canada and Mexico, but an eventual return to club football may interest the former Tottenham and Chelsea head coach.However, speaking after training on…
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