Mauricio Pochettino appointed Manchester United head coach: Details here
What's the story
Mauricio Pochettino has been appointed as the new head coach of Manchester United, following Michael Carrick's dismissal. The former Tottenham Hotspur and Paris Saint-Germain manager will take over the role on Wednesday after completing his duties with the USA national team against Haiti. His contract with Manchester United runs until summer 2029. Pochettino had previously been linked with the job, and following a meeting between club chiefs Omar Berrada and Jason Wilcox, owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has now appointed him as their new head coach.
Upcoming challenges
Pochettino's debut match to be against Liverpool
Pochettino's first training session with his new team is scheduled for Thursday. His debut match in charge will be in the Premier League against Liverpool at Anfield on November 22.
Manchester United will have to pay around £7.4 million to buy out Pochettino from his newly-signed contract with the USA national team, according to Sky Sports News.
Coaching credentials
Man United laud Pochettino's team-building skills
Manchester United have praised Pochettino's high-intensity, attacking style of football and his ability to build strong teams.
The club also highlighted his impressive record in developing individual players.
Despite not having won major silverware in England, Pochettino led Tottenham to a League Cup and Champions League final during his tenure there.
He also won the French Cup and Ligue 1 with PSG in one-and-a-half seasons.
Transition period
Carrick sacked after poor start to Premier League season
Carrick was sacked after overseeing Manchester United's worst-ever start to a Premier League season. The club is currently in the relegation zone and are 18th after 10 matches.
After taking over as interim head coach and then being handed the permanent role in May, Carrick and his team's stocks fell rapidly.
United's lowest point came in a 4-1 loss to Como (UCL) and a 3-0 defeat to Bournemouth (PL).
Carrick was given a brief window to turn things around and oversaw a 2-0 defeat to Chelsea, a 3-2 win over AS Roma, and a 4-4 draw against Aston Villa.
Press briefing
US Soccer would be due compensation
If Pochettino moves to Manchester United, US Soccer would be due compensation as he has a $10 million (£7.5 million) release clause.
A media event with US Soccer players was canceled in observance of Veterans Day, sparing members of Pochettino's squad from being asked about his possible exit.
He is due to hold a press conference on Friday ahead of a CONCACAF Nations League quarter-final with Haiti.
Twitter Post
Pochettino!
Mauricio Pochettino has agreed to become the Manchester United men’s head coach.
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) November 13, 2026
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Unique managerial record for United in the Premier League
As per Opta, Pochettino is set to be the 12th different person to take charge of Manchester United for a Premier League game since 2013-14, only Chelsea (14) and Crystal Palace (13 pending Pierre Sage's replacement) have had more.