Manchester United have officially appointed Mauricio Pochettino as their new head coach, with the Argentine set to begin work at Old Trafford on November 18, 2026.
The Premier League club confirmed the appointment on Friday, November 13, following the dismissal of Michael Carrick after a disappointing start to the season.
According to Reuters, United reached an agreement with the United States Soccer Federation to release Pochettino and his coaching staff after completing their international duties.
Pochettino Replaces Michael Carrick
The 54-year-old Argentine takes charge of Manchester United at a difficult period, with the club sitting 18th in the Premier League table.
United have recorded just one victory in their opening 10 league matches, marking their worst start to a top-flight campaign in four decades.
Carrick was dismissed on Thursday, November 12, despite guiding United to a third-place finish and Champions League qualification last season.
Pochettino Faces Major Challenge at Old Trafford
Pochettino previously managed Tottenham Hotspur, Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain, where he won the French league title.
He also guided Tottenham to the 2019 UEFA Champions League final.
Before officially joining Manchester United, Pochettino will oversee the United States men’s national team’s CONCACAF Nations League quarter-final matches against Haiti.
His first scheduled Premier League match in charge will be against Liverpool on November 22.
The Argentine now faces the challenge of improving United’s league position and restoring stability after a difficult opening to the season.
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