The former Tottenham, Paris St Germain and Chelsea boss takes over from Michael Carrick.

The former Tottenham, Paris St Germain and Chelsea boss takes over from Michael Carrick.

Nov 13 : Manchester United appointed Argentine Mauricio Pochettino as head coach on Friday after sacking Michael Carrick, with the Premier League giants in the relegation zone after their worst start to a league campaign in four decades.Pochettino will lead the United States soccer team in their upcoming matc

Nov 13 : Mauricio Pochettino will leave his post as US national team coach to take over at Manchester United, the two sides announced on Friday, with the Argentine replacing Michael Carrick as the Premier League club sits in the relegation zone.Pochettino will lead the United States in their upcoming quarter-

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.

Michael Carrick has sent an emotional message to Manchester United supporters, thanking them for standing by him despite the club's struggles and insisting their love and backing meant more to him than "a win or two".

Carrick has been replaced as head coach by Mauricio Pochettino, whose appointment was confirmed on Friday.