Manchester United have officially reached an agreement to appoint Argentine manager Mauricio Pochettino as their new men's first-team head coach, following the departure of Michael Carrick.

The announcement brings an end to the search for Carrick's replacement after the club decided to make a change following a disappointing start to the 2026/27 campaign.

Pochettino is expected to begin his new role on November 18, 2026, after completing his responsibilities with the United States men's national team. Manchester United have reached an agreement with the United States Soccer Federation to release the Argentine and his coaching staff following their international commitments.

In their announcement, the English giants highlighted the qualities that made Pochettino their preferred choice for the position.

"The Argentinian is renowned for his high-intensity, attacking style of football, his dedication to building strong, cohesive teams and his outstanding record of developing individual players," the club stated.

Pochettino arrives at Old Trafford with considerable managerial experience, having previously worked at several respected European clubs, including Southampton, Tottenham Hotspur, Paris Saint-Germain and Chelsea.

His time at Tottenham remains one of the most recognised periods of his managerial career. During five full seasons in charge, he helped establish the London club as regular UEFA Champions League participants and guided them to the final of the competition in 2019.

He also enjoyed success in France with Paris Saint-Germain, winning Ligue 1, the Coupe de France and the Trophée des Champions during his time at the club.

More recently, Pochettino took charge of the United States national team, where he worked towards improving the country's competitiveness on the international stage.

His appointment comes after Manchester United confirmed that Carrick had left his position on November 12.

Carrick had initially returned to the club in January and guided the team to a third-place finish in the 2025/26 Premier League season, winning 12 of his final 17 matches. However, a disappointing start to the current campaign eventually led to his departure.

Manchester United will now hope Pochettino can bring stability, improve the team's performances and restore confidence among supporters.

The Argentine faces an important challenge at Old Trafford, where expectations remain high despite the club's recent difficulties.

His arrival will also create fresh competition within the squad as players prepare to work under a new coaching team. 

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