Manchester United have officially appointed Mauricio Pochettino as their new men’s head coach, with the Argentine set to take charge from November 18.
The Premier League club confirmed the appointment in a statement on Friday, November 13, following the departure of Michael Carrick on Thursday.
“Mauricio Pochettino has agreed to become the Manchester United men’s head coach from 18 November,” the club announced.
United also confirmed that they had reached an agreement with the United States Soccer Federation for Pochettino and his coaching staff to leave their roles with the US men’s national team after completing their current international responsibilities.
Pochettino will therefore oversee the United States’ upcoming fixtures against Haiti before beginning his new role at Old Trafford.
The 54-year-old replaces Carrick, who was dismissed after a difficult start to the 2026/27 Premier League campaign.
United are 18th in the league table, having recorded just one victory in their opening 10 matches and collected eight points.
Pochettino arrives at Old Trafford with experience in the Premier League, having previously managed Southampton, Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea. He also led Paris Saint-Germain in France.
His immediate task will be to improve United’s results and move the club away from the relegation zone.
The new manager is expected to begin work with the squad ahead of United’s next league fixture against Liverpool on November 22.
