Mauricio Pochettino, currently managing the USA ahead of the World Cup, has initiated discussions with AC Milan to potentially succeed Massimiliano Allegri as their next manager.
USMNT head coach Mauricio Pochettino is in preliminary talks with AC Milan, with his USSF contract expiring after the 2026 World Cup this summer. Milan sacked Allegri after a fifth-place Serie A finish and Champions League miss, signaling a managerial reset at one of Europe's marquee clubs.
Pochettino is currently focused on preparing his team for the upcoming FIFA World Cup
May 29, 2026
01:54 am
What's the storyMauricio Pochettino, the head coach of the US men's national soccer team, has reportedly held preliminary discussions with Italian Serie A club AC Milan about taking over as their manager next season.
The news was first reported by Italian journalist Nicolo Schira.
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