Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has backed the decision by the United States men's national team to hire Mauricio Pochettino as their head coach while also branding the job as "fascinating."
Pochettino will lead the U.S. into a home World Cup in 2026 after taking over from Gregg Berhalter, who was dismissed in July.
Guardiola and Pochettino have faced each other several times in the Premier League and the City boss says he supports the appointment.
"I wish him and the USA -- I have friends there -- the best of luck," Guardiola told a news conference on Friday.