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Manchester United announce Mauricio Pochettino appointment
Nov 13 2026 12:48 · By Chris Davie · 62 Reads
Mauricio Pochettino has replaced Michael Carrick as Manchester United’s head coach (AP Photo)
Manchester United have confirmed the appointment of Mauricio Pochettino as the club’s new head coach.
Pochettino arrives following the decision to sack Michael Carrick on Thursday and will be in place for United’s next Premier League fixture away to Liverpool on November 22.
The Argentine is currently the head coach of the United States national team and will join United after their two Concacaf Nations League quarter-final fixtures against Haiti.
A statement from United on Friday read: ‘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.
‘The Argentinian is renowned for his high-intensity, attacking style of football, his dedication to building strong, cohesive teams and his outstanding record of developing individual players.