Manchester United have appointed Mauricio Pochettino as their new manager, one day after they sacked Michael Carrick. The club announced the move on Friday.
Pochettino, who coaches the United States men’s national team, will take charge on November 18. He will first complete two matches against Haiti with the US. United said they reached an agreement with US Soccer to release him and his staff once those games finish. He signs a contract that runs until the summer of 2029.
United described the Argentinian as “renowned for his high-intensity, attacking style of football.” The club also praised his record of developing individual players and his work at the highest level across several leagues.
Pochettino led the US to the last 16 of this year’s World Cup on home soil. He has managed Southampton, Tottenham and Chelsea in the Premier League.
He takes over a club in crisis. United have made their worst-ever start to a Premier League season and sit in the relegation zone after winning one of their first 10 league games. Carrick lasted less than six months as permanent manager after he signed his contract in May.
Pochettino thanked US players, fans and the federation in a statement released by US Soccer. “The opportunity to represent the USA crest was one of the greatest honours of my career,” he said.
US Soccer CEO and secretary general JT Batson said the 54-year-old leaves a “lasting mark on US Soccer.”
United will play their first match under Pochettino away to rivals Liverpool on November 22.
