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Manchester United appoints Mauricio Pochettino as head coach

Manchester United has named Mauricio Pochettino as its new head coach, replacing Michael Carrick. Pochettino will leave the U.S. men's national team after two final games against Haiti.

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In brief

  • Manchester United appointed Mauricio Pochettino as head coach, effective 18 November.
  • Pochettino will coach the U.S. men's national team in two final games against Haiti before departing.
  • United triggered a buyout clause reportedly worth nearly $10 million to release him from his U.S. Soccer contract.
  • Pochettino led the USMNT to the Round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup, its best finish since 2002.

Manchester United appoints Mauricio Pochettino as head coach

Manchester United has appointed Mauricio Pochettino as its new head coach, replacing Michael Carrick, who was sacked after a challenging start to the season.

Appointment details

Manchester United announced that Pochettino had agreed to become head coach from 18 November. The club said it reached an agreement with the U.S. Soccer Federation for Pochettino and his staff to be released after the conclusion of their responsibilities with the U.S. Men's National Team.

Pochettino will lead the U.S. for two more games against Haiti before departing for Manchester United. FOX Sports reported that United triggered a buyout clause reportedly worth nearly $10 million to get him out of his contract extension with U.S. Soccer, which runs through the 2030 World Cup.

Pochettino's background

Pochettino took over as coach of the U.S. men's national team in 2024 and led the USMNT to a Round of 16 finish in the 2026 World Cup. At the tournament, the USMNT finished first in its group and won its first knockout-round game since 2002. Pochettino's three wins were the most at any World Cup by a USMNT coach.

As a coach, he has managed Tottenham Hotspur, Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain, as well as Southampton. As a player, he represented Argentina in the 2002 World Cup and played in soccer leagues in Spain and France.

Manchester United's situation

Manchester United is in the Premier League relegation zone after a difficult start to the season. DAZN reported that United found themselves in the league's bottom three after 10 games of the season, with just one win all campaign and having made their worst start since 1986. Transfermarkt reported that the club was in 18th place and had won just three games in 15 that term.

The club has not won the league since Alex Ferguson retired in 2013, according to FOX Sports.

Why it matters

The appointment ends Pochettino's tenure with the U.S. men's national team, where he was the highest-profile manager the program had ever hired. U.S. Soccer CEO JT Batson said in a press release: "Mauricio has left a lasting mark on U.S. Soccer through his leadership, professionalism and commitment to our players and culture." Pochettino now takes over a Manchester United side fighting to avoid relegation and facing a trip to Liverpool on Nov. 22.

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Questions readers ask

Who is Manchester United's new head coach?
Manchester United has appointed Mauricio Pochettino as its new head coach, replacing Michael Carrick.
When does Mauricio Pochettino officially start his role at Manchester United?
Pochettino agreed to become head coach from 18 November after being released by the U.S. Soccer Federation.
Why is Mauricio Pochettino leaving the U.S. Men's National Team?
Manchester United triggered a buyout clause reportedly worth nearly $10 million to get him out of his contract extension with U.S. Soccer.
What is the current situation of Manchester United in the Premier League?
The club is in the Premier League relegation zone, having made their worst start since 1986 with just one win in 10 games.
What is Mauricio Pochettino's next challenge after joining Manchester United?
He takes over a side fighting to avoid relegation and faces a trip to Liverpool on Nov. 22.

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