Mauricio Pochettino’s switch from USA to Manchester United confirmed
The Argentine will leave the United States after two matches, and United will pay a reported $10 million release clause to complete the move.
- On Friday, Manchester United appointed Argentine Mauricio Pochettino as head coach after sacking Michael Carrick, with the club languishing 18th in the Premier League after its worst start in 40 years.
- Carrick was relieved of his duties on Thursday after the Red Devils won only three of 15 matches across all competitions, including a humiliating 3-0 home defeat by Bournemouth two weeks prior.
- Pochettino signed a two-and-a-half-year contract and will officially take over on November 18, though he will first lead the United States men's national team against Haiti in CONCACAF Nations League quarter-finals.
- U.S. Soccer is now scouring the market for a replacement, reportedly viewing former Manchester City and Barcelona boss Pep Guardiola as its "top target" to lead the national team into a new era.
- Facing the test of his career, the 54-year-old inherits a squad assembled at considerable expense but lacking confidence and identity after supporters booed players off the pitch following recent defeats.
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Manchester United hires Mauricio Pochettino as its new head coach, US set to begin search for replacement
By Thomas Schlachter, CNN (CNN) — Mauricio Pochettino has been confirmed as the next head coach of Manchester United, the team announced on social media on Friday. The experienced head coach takes over from Michael Carrick, who was fired by the club on Thursday. Pochettino will continue in his current position as US Men’s National Team (USMNT) head coach for this international break before crossing over the Atlantic to take charge of the Red Dev…
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The Manchester United has chosen Mauricio Pochettino to try to straighten out a season that is on the way to becoming one of the most committed in its recent history. Today the English club has announced the hiring of the Argentine coach, who relieves Michael Carrick after the bad results have placed the team in the area of descent of the Premier League. The new technician will face the challenge of regaining the competitiveness of a group that …
Man United confirm Pochettino as new manager
Manchester United appointed Argentine Mauricio Pochettino as head coach on Friday after sacking Michael Carrick, with the Premier League giants in the relegation zone after their worst start to a league campaign in four decades. Pochettino will lead the United States soccer team in their upcoming matches against Haiti before joining Manchester United, US Soccer […]
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