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Mauricio Pochettino Admits He Tried to Sign USMNT Midfielder to Chelsea

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Mauricio Pochettino revealed the USMNT player he almost signed to Chelsea. | IMAGO/NurPhoto

Even before Mauricio Pochettino took charge of the USMNT, the ex-Chelsea manager had his eye on one of the Stars and Stripes' most impactful midfielders.

Two months after parting ways with Gregg Berhalter, U.S. Soccer announced Pochettino as the new U.S. men's national team head coach. Following his departure from Chelsea, the 52-year-old was among the biggest targets to lead the USMNT ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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