Manchester United confirm Mauricio Pochettino as new head coach, replacing Michael Carrick

New Delhi: Manchester United have confirmed Mauricio Pochettino as their new head coach on Friday, November 13. He has left his role as head coach of the United States men’s national team and signed a two-and-a-half-year deal at Old Trafford after finalising an agreement on Thursday. He will take charge for the first time when Man United face Liverpool at Anfield on November 22.

Pochettino will take charge of the US men’s national team in their upcoming matches against Haiti before joining Manchester United. He will then make his debut as United’s head coach when they face Liverpool at Anfield on November 22.

The 54-year-old arrives at Old Trafford with United languishing in 18th spot in the Premier League standings, having won just one game and earned eight points from 10 games. They are just one point above bottom-placed Crystal Palace. The club have only managed to win just three of their 15 matches across all competitions.

“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,” Man United said in a statement.

Mauricio Pochettino has agreed to become the Manchester United men’s head coach.

— Manchester United (@ManUtd) November 13, 2026

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