Manchester United have confirmed that Mauricio Pochettino has agreed to take over as the club’s new head coach from November 18, following the sacking of Michael Carrick.
In a statement, the club said it had “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.”
Pochettino brings extensive experience at the highest level of European football, having managed several top clubs across different leagues.
He began his managerial career at Espanyol in 2009 before moving to Southampton, where he guided the club to a then club-record Premier League points tally in 2014.
The Argentine subsequently spent five full seasons at Tottenham Hotspur, establishing the North London club as regular UEFA Champions League contenders.
He guided Spurs to Champions League qualification in four consecutive seasons and led them to their first-ever final in the competition in 2019.
In 2021, Pochettino joined Paris Saint-Germain, where he won the Ligue 1 title, Coupe de France and Trophée des Champions before taking charge of Chelsea in 2023.
Most recently, he coached the United States men’s national team, leading the side to the Round of 16 at the FIFA World Cup.
