Former Chelsea coach Mauricio Pochettino is officially returning to the Premier League after Manchester United named the 54-year-old as their new men’s head coach following the sacking of Michael Carrick.
United confirmed that an agreement has been finalized with the U.S. Soccer Federation for Pochettino and his backroom staff to depart the U.S. Men’s National Team once their November international commitments conclude.
Pochettino will lead the USA in Concacaf Nations League matches against Haiti on November 14 and 17 before officially taking charge at Old Trafford on November 18.
He faces a baptism of fire in his debut fixture, travelling to Anfield to face fierce rivals Liverpool on Sunday, November 22.
“Mauricio Pochettino has agreed to become the Manchester United men’s head coach from 18 November,” the Red Devils announced in a statement. “The club has reached an agreement with the U.S. Soccer Federation for Mauricio and his staff to be released after the conclusion of their responsibilities with the U.S. Men’s National Team.
“The Argentinian is renowned for his high-intensity, attacking style of football, his dedication to building strong, cohesive teams and his outstanding record of developing individual players.”
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United’s statement underlined Pochettino’s top-flight pedigree across multiple leagues, citing his coaching start at Espanyol in 2009, a record Premier League points haul with Southampton in 2014, four consecutive UEFA Champions League qualifications and a 2019 final appearance with Tottenham Hotspur, domestic treble success, including Ligue 1, at Paris Saint-Germain, a stint at Chelsea in 2023, and guiding the USA to the Round of 16 at the FIFA World Cup.
The appointment brings a swift resolution to United’s managerial search after Carrick was relieved of his duties on Thursday following a disastrous start to the season.
