Pochettino turned down Barcelona because of Manchester United.
Pochettino is on his way to be the coach at Old Trafford.
Mauricio Pochettino has twice been contacted by Barcelona to take charge of the team at the Camp Nou – but he refused because he is waiting for Manchester United when the post is vacated, reports the Daily Star.
The former Tottenham boss is considered the favorite to replace Ole Gunnar Solskjaer at Old Trafford as the Norwegian could be fired after poor results.
