Manchester United have announced that US Men’s national team head coach Mauricio Pochettino has agreed to become the club’s next head coach, effective 18 November.
The former PSG manager is reportedly set to sign a two-and-half-year contract until the summer of 2029.
Pochettino, 54, replaces United legend Michael Carrick who has sacked by the club on Thursday after a disastrous start to the 2026/27 English Premier League campaign, winning just one out of 10 outings and currently in 18th place.
The former Tottenham Hotspur manager, who currently leads the U.S. men’s national team, is still expected to be in charge of USA’s double header against Haiti on Saturday and Wednesday.
Pochettino has previously been linked with the United job on three occasions – 2014, 2016 and 2022.
A statement from the club on Friday read as follows:
“Mauricio Pochettino has agreed to become the Manchester United men’s head coach from 18 November.
“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 Argentine becomes United’s eighth permanent appointment since the legendary Sir Alex Ferguson retired in 2013.
His first game in charge will be a daunting trip to Anfield to face Liverpool on Sunday, November 22.