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Manchester United have confirmed Mauricio Pochettino as the new manager of their senior men’s side. The former Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea boss will officially begin his tenure at Old Trafford on November 18th.
The club revealed the development in a statement on Friday confirming that it had reached an understanding with the United States Soccer Federation to release Pochettino and his backroom staff after they complete their duties with the US men’s national team.
Mauricio Pochettino takes over from Michael Carrick, who left Manchester United earlier this week after a poor opening to the 2026-27 campaign saw the team slip into the Premier League’s relegation zone.
The 54 years old Argentine is known for his aggressive fast paced approach to the game his focus on fostering strong team unity and his knack for bringing out the best in individual footballers.
“Manchester United have 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 US Men’s National Team,” the club said in its statement.
Mauricio Pochettino took his first steps into management at Espanyol in 2009 before establishing himself in English football with Southampton and Tottenham Hotspur. During his time at Southampton, he led the club to its highest ever Premier League points haul at that stage in 2014.
Mauricio Pochettino enjoyed his finest run in English football with Tottenham managing the club for five seasons and turning them into consistent challengers for a place in the UEFA Champions League. Spurs secured qualification for the tournament in four successive campaigns under his leadership and made history by reaching the 2019 final where Liverpool defeated them.
Mauricio Pochettino joined Paris Saint-Germain in 2021 where he secured three trophies – Ligue 1, the Coupe de France and the Trophee des Champions before moving to Chelsea two years later. In his latest assignment he guided the United States men’s team to the Round of 16 at the FIFA World Cup.
Mauricio Pochettino takes charge with Manchester United in the midst of a major slump. The club have picked up only one win from their first 10 league fixtures leaving them languishing in 18th place in the Premier League table.
Carrick’s exit brought his latest stint at Old Trafford to a close barely six months after signing a two-year deal. Manchester United decided to part ways with him amid the team’s poor performances in the opening phase of the campaign.
Manchester United recognised Carrick’s efforts as manager paying tribute to his status as a club icon and highlighting the commitment, discipline and guidance he brought to the role.
Mauricio Pochettino’s first priority will be to turn around Manchester United’s struggling campaign, lift them out of the bottom three and put the team back on a positive path.
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