“Few hours after I left Chelsea, he called me and told me to come to Manchester United and be their new Manager. After some hours, I got a call from INEOS. I would love to work with him and make him my Captain.”-Mauricio Pochettino has already singled out one ‘exciting’ Man Utd player he’d love to work with as he revealed what happened after he was sacked by Chelsea owners.
Mauricio Pochettino has cast an admiring eye on one of Manchester United’s most promising talents amidst speculations of a possible move to the club. Pochettino, recently departed from Chelsea after a single season by mutual agreement, is rumored to be a frontrunner to succeed Erik ten Hag at Manchester United following his unexpected exit. This development comes as Pochettino’s managerial acumen remains in high demand, his career having included significant spells at Southampton, Tottenham, and Paris Saint-Germain, as well as his recent tenure at Chelsea.
As Manchester United contemplates a leadership shift for the 2024/25 season, Pochettino has openly praised Alejandro Garnacho, a rising star from his native Argentina, as an exceptionally “talented” player. Pochettino’s interest in Garnacho is not new; he has been aware of the young player’s capabilities since his time in Spain, prior to Garnacho’s transfer to Manchester. “He is an exciting player, young and talented. It’s not surprising to us because we knew about him when he was in Spain before moving to Manchester. It’s good to see a young player being brave and showing the talent that he is showing,” Pochettino remarked ahead of a match against Manchester United this season.
Further discussing Garnacho’s dual heritage, Pochettino playfully noted, “He is Argentinian and Spanish. He is the opposite of me because I am Argentinian-Spanish; he is Spanish-Argentinian. It’s exciting because it’s good to have these types of players for the national team, and I’m excited to see him on the pitch.”
Garnacho, only 19, has been a standout performer this season, making 49 appearances across all competitions, including 36 in the Premier League, under Ten Hag’s guidance. His impressive tally of nine goals underscores his importance to the team and his potential to flourish under a manager like Pochettino, should he take the reins at Old Trafford.
With a well-regarded career and a potential new chapter at Manchester United, Pochettino continues to demonstrate his keen eye for talent and strategic acumen in the highly competitive world of football management. His acknowledgment of Garnacho’s prowess and potential further fuels the excitement surrounding his own managerial prospects at one of the world’s most storied football clubs.
