Just in: Pochettino replaces Carrick as Manchester United manager
by Moronfolu Adeyemi · The Eagle OnlineManchester United have appointed Mauricio Pochettino as their new head coach on a deal running until 2029, following the dismissal of Michael Carrick.
The former Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea manager replaces Carrick, whose departure was confirmed on Thursday after a meeting involving United executives in Monaco.
Pochettino leaves his role as head coach of the United States national team despite signing a contract extension in August that was due to keep him in charge until 2030.
United reportedly paid US Soccer a $10m (£7.5m) release fee to secure the Argentine’s services, with additional payments made to release members of his coaching staff.
The 54-year-old takes charge of a struggling United side sitting 18th in the Premier League relegation zone, with just one victory from their opening 10 league matches.
His first assignment will be a visit to bitter rivals Liverpool next Sunday, following the international break.
Pochettino began his managerial career at Espanyol before arriving in the Premier League in January 2013 to take charge of Southampton.
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He moved to Tottenham in 2014 and transformed the club into regular Champions League contenders, leading them to the competition’s final in 2019 before leaving six months later.
The Argentine was appointed Paris Saint-Germain manager in January 2021 and won three trophies during his 18-month spell, including the 2021/22 Ligue 1 title.
He subsequently managed Chelsea during the 2023/24 season before leaving at the end of the campaign and taking charge of the United States national team later that year.
Pochettino guided the USA to the last-16 stage of the World Cup in the summer before ending his tenure to take up the Manchester United position.
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