Manchester United have appointed Argentine tactician Mauricio Pochettino as their new head coach, ending speculation over who would succeed Michael Carrick at Old Trafford.
The Premier League club confirmed the development on Friday, announcing that the 54-year-old would officially assume responsibility for the men's first team on November 18, 2026.
United disclosed that an agreement had been reached with the United States Soccer Federation to release Pochettino and his coaching assistants after completing their commitments with the US men's national team.
The club expects the former Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea manager to bring his trademark attacking approach, pressing philosophy and experience in building competitive sides to the team.
Pochettino started his managerial career with Espanyol in 2009 before moving to Southampton, where he guided the club to its best-ever Premier League points haul at the time in 2014.
His subsequent five-year spell at Tottenham saw the London side become regular contenders for European football, qualifying for the UEFA Champions League in four successive seasons and reaching the final in 2019.
He later took charge of Paris Saint-Germain, winning three domestic trophies, including the Ligue 1 title, before moving to Chelsea in 2023. His most recent assignment was with the United States national team, which he guided to the last 16 of the FIFA World Cup.
His arrival follows United's decision to part ways with Carrick on Thursday after a disastrous beginning to the league season.
The club had managed just one victory in its opening 10 matches, collecting eight points and dropping to 18th position on the standings.
