Manchester United confirm Mauricio Pochettino as new head coach after Carrick sacking

Manchester United confirmed the appointment of Mauricio Pochettino as the new head coach of the first team on Friday, November 13. Pochettino will start his work at United after completing his formalities with the US national team.

In Short

• Manchester United have appointed Mauricio Pochettino as head coach
• Pochettino will replace Michael Carrick and begin work on November 18
• The Argentine will leave his US men's national team role with his staff

Manchester United on Friday, November 13, has confirmed that Mauricio Pochettino will take over as the new first team head coach, replacing the sacked Michael Carrick. Pochettino, who is currently the head coach of the United States national team, will leave his role alongside his training staff and will start his work with the Red Devils from November 18.

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"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," read the statement.

With the appointment, Pochettino will become the eighth manager United has brought on board since Sir Alex Ferguson retired in 2013. Carrick was sacked from his role, six months after signing on to become the full-time head coach, after he had a successful stint as the interim boss.

However, the results haven't been great for the Red Devils this season, as they find themselves in 18th place after 10 games and in the relegation zone. United have won just one game so far in the league and have conceded 30 goals across all competitions.

Carrick was let go from the job on Thursday, making way for Pochettino's appointment. According to the British media, United triggered a seven million pound release clause in Pochettino's contract with USA.

United decided to let Pochettino oversee the USA's matches against Haiti and he is expected to link up with his new team on Thursday next week.

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The appointment comes as a full circle moment for Pochettino, who has been linked with the United job multiple times over the course of his managerial career. The Argentinian tactician was first linked to the job in 2016, 2019 and then in 2024.

Pochettino first made a name for himself in the Premier League with Southampton before taking Tottenham to a different level. Under his guidance, Spurs established themselves among England's leading sides and reached the Champions League final in 2019.

His later assignments at Paris Saint-Germain and Chelsea did not deliver consistent success, but Manchester United will be banking on his experience at the highest level to bring some stability to the club.

The Argentine took charge of the United States men's national team in 2024, succeeding Gregg Berhalter after the Americans suffered an early exit from the Copa America. He recorded 21 victories in 35 matches during his stint with the national side.

Pochettino began his coaching journey at Espanyol, a club where he had also enjoyed a decade-long playing career spread across two separate spells. He subsequently moved to England to take charge of Southampton in 2013, marking the beginning of his rise as a prominent manager.

Pochettino will be given a baptism by fire in his very first game as he will head to Anfield to take on Liverpool after the international break.

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