Photo: Mauricio Pochettino applauding United States fans during the 2026 World Cup match against Australia on June 19, 2026 — Bryan Berlin / Wikimedia Commons
Manchester United have confirmed that Mauricio Pochettino has agreed to become the club's men's head coach from November 18, succeeding Michael Carrick, who was sacked on Thursday.
United said on Friday they have reached an agreement with the U.S. Soccer Federation for Pochettino and his staff to be released after they finish their duties with the United States men's national team.
Pochettino will first lead the United States in their Concacaf Nations League quarter-final matches against Haiti on November 14 and 17. Reports say he has signed a two-and-a-half-year contract running to the summer of 2029.
- Manchester United confirmed Pochettino's appointment in a club statement on Friday
- He takes charge on November 18 after leading the USA against Haiti
- His first match as United head coach is Liverpool away at Anfield on November 22
Why Manchester United turned to Pochettino
United described the Argentine as renowned for his high-intensity, attacking style of football, his dedication to building strong, cohesive teams and his outstanding record of developing individual players.
He led Tottenham Hotspur to four straight Champions League qualifications and the 2019 final, won Ligue 1 with Paris Saint-Germain, and took the United States to the round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup, winning 21 of his 35 matches.
"The opportunity to represent the USA crest was one of the greatest honours of my career," Pochettino said as his departure was announced.
The job Pochettino inherits at Old Trafford
United sit 18th with one win and eight points from ten league matches — in the relegation zone after their worst start in four decades, with only three wins in fifteen matches in all competitions.
Carrick's final match was the 4-4 home draw with Aston Villa, two weeks after a 3-0 home defeat by Bournemouth that left supporters questioning the club's direction.
What happens next for Manchester United
Pochettino's first match in charge will be the Premier League trip to face Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday, November 22. Details of the staff joining him are expected in the coming days.
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Sources: Manchester United club statement; U.S. Soccer; Reuters; Punch. Follow @newstweetnaija for more.