Manchester United has confirmed Mauricio Pochettino as new head coach.
NewsOnline Nigeria reports that Manchester United have officially appointed Argentine manager Mauricio Pochettino as the club’s new men’s head coach.
The Premier League side confirmed the appointment in a statement on Friday, announcing that Pochettino would officially take charge from November 18.
” Mauricio Pochettino has agreed to become the Manchester United men’s head coach from 18 November.
“The club has reached an agreement with the U.S. Soccer Federation for Mauricio and his staff to be released after the conclusion of their responsibilities with the U.S. Men’s National Team,” parts of the statement read.
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Pochettino will leave his position as head coach of the United States men’s national team to take over at Old Trafford.
He replaces Michael Carrick, who was dismissed on Thursday following a disappointing start to the 2026/2027 campaign.
Manchester United are currently 18th in the Premier League table, having recorded just one victory in their opening 10 league matches.
The appointment marks Pochettino’s return to club football after his spell with the United States national team.
The former Tottenham Hotspur, Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain manager is expected to begin his United tenure with a major challenge as the club seeks to improve its league position.
His first match in charge is expected to be Manchester United’s Premier League trip to Liverpool on November 22.
