Manchester United have appointed Argentine coach Mauricio Pochettino as their new manager following the dismissal of Michael Carrick after a disappointing start to the 2026/27 season.
The club confirmed the appointment on Friday, November 13, after reaching an agreement with the United States Soccer Federation to release Pochettino and his coaching staff.
The 54-year-old will complete his remaining international commitments with the United States men’s national team, including two CONCACAF Nations League quarter-final matches against Haiti, before taking charge at Old Trafford on November 18.
Pochettino has reportedly signed a contract until June 2029, with his first match expected to be against Liverpool at Anfield on November 22.
His appointment comes after United parted ways with Carrick on Thursday, following a difficult run that left the club in the Premier League relegation zone.
Carrick had initially taken charge in January 2026 after the departure of Ruben Amorim. He guided United to third place in the 2025/26 season, winning 12 of his 17 matches and securing Champions League qualification.
However, the former midfielder struggled to maintain that form, with United recording just eight points from their opening 10 league matches this season.
Pochettino returns to the Premier League, where he previously managed Southampton, Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea. His spell at Tottenham included a run to the 2019 UEFA Champions League final, while he also won domestic honours with Paris Saint-Germain.
He most recently led the United States national team, taking charge in September 2024 and guiding the side to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The Argentine now faces the task of reviving United’s league campaign and restoring stability at a club that has struggled to sustain success since the departure of Sir Alex Ferguson in 2013.
