Mauricio Pochettino’s switch from USA to Manchester United confirmed
- Manchester United officially confirmed Mauricio Pochettino as their new head coach on Friday, with the Argentine set to take charge on November 18 on a two-and-a-half-year contract at Old Trafford.
- The club dismissed head coach Michael Carrick on Thursday following a disappointing start to the season, despite his guiding the team to third place in the Premier League during 2025/26.
- United noted Pochettino's "high-intensity, attacking style of football" as the 54-year-old tasked with rescuing the campaign. The club had previously courted him before hiring Jose Mourinho and Erik ten Hag.
- After the U.S. Soccer Federation agreed to release Pochettino and his staff, he will complete his USMNT responsibilities during an upcoming double-header against Haiti before joining Old Trafford.
- A daunting debut awaits Pochettino away against bitter rivals Liverpool next Sunday. He faces an immediate trial by fire upon arriving in England to prepare for the match.
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Manchester United, a major club struggling in the relegation zone of the English Premier League, has hired Argentine Mauricio Pochettino as head coach to replace the fired Michael Carrick.
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Man United Hires Mauricio Pochettino, Who Leaves US Job With Task of Reviving Former Power
FAYETTEVILLE, Ga. (AP) — Mauricio Pochettino was hired as Manchester United's head coach on Friday, agreeing to leave his job with the U.S. national team to take on the challenge of reviving the fortunes of English soccer's once dominant force. Just three months after announcing a contract to lead the Americans through the 2030 World Cup, the U.S. Soccer Federation said Pochettino will depart next next week for Old Trafford. The 20-time English …
The Argentine follows Michael Carrick and moves from the US national team to the Premier League.
The new mentor will sign a two-and-a-half-year contract, but will first complete work with the United States Manchester United, officially confirming an agreement with Mauricio Pocetino to appoint a chief coach. The Argentines will replace Michael Carrick at the English club on 18 November. This is reported by Sport RBC.UA, with reference to the official Manchester United website. Podetino signed a contract with Manchester United, announced an a…
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