Mauricio Pochettino has reached an agreement to take over as Manchester United head coach, bringing an end to the club’s search after the departure of Michael Carrick.
The Argentine will leave his role as manager of the United States men’s national team to take the Old Trafford hotseat, with his official start date set for 18 November. His first major test in the Premier League will arrive just days later, when United travel to Anfield to face Liverpool on 22 November.
Pochettino is well‑known to English football fans, having previously managed Southampton, Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea. He has built a reputation for high‑energy, attacking football and getting the best out of young, hungry players.
Speaking on his decision to leave the USA post, Pochettino described it as “the toughest decision of my career”, but he is now ready to take on the huge challenge of rebuilding Manchester United.
United supporters will be hoping the new manager can bring stability, structure and winning momentum back to Old Trafford after a difficult start to the current Premier League campaign.
