Mauricio Pochettino agrees to take over as Manchester United head coach

Mauricio Pochettino has agreed to become Manchester United’s new head coach from 18 November, replacing Michael Carrick as the club attempt to recover from a difficult start to the 2026-27 season.

The agreement will allow the Argentine and his coaching staff to leave the United States men’s national team after completing their current responsibilities. Manchester United have reached an arrangement with the United States Soccer Federation over their release.

Pochettino will arrive at Old Trafford with the club 18th in the Premier League table and in the relegation zone. United have taken only eight points from their first 10 league matches, with one victory, five draws and four defeats. Their goal difference is minus five.

The 54-year-old is known for an attacking style, energetic football and a record of improving players while developing competitive teams.

Pochettino started his managerial career with Espanyol in 2009. He then moved to Southampton, where he led the club to their highest-ever Premier League points total in 2014.

After that, he spent five full seasons in charge of Tottenham Hotspur, turning the north London side into regular contenders for Champions League qualification. Tottenham Hotspur reached the competition in four successive seasons under Pochettino and advanced to the final in 2019, where they were beaten by Liverpool.

He joined Paris Saint-Germain in 2021 and won the Ligue 1 title, Coupe de France and Trophee des Champions during his time in charge. Pochettino returned to England with Chelsea in 2023.

His latest role was as manager of the United States men’s national team. He guided them to the Round of 16 at the FIFA World Cup before agreeing to take over at Manchester United.