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Mauricio Pochettino has been confirmed as Manchester United’s new head coach, replacing Michael Carrick, who was sacked on Thursday following the club’s poor start to the Premier League season.
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The Argentine manager will officially begin his duties at Old Trafford on November 18 after completing his responsibilities with the United States national team.
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Pochettino has signed a contract until the summer of 2029 and is expected to make his managerial debut against Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday, November 22.
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The former Tottenham Hotspur, Paris Saint-Germain and Chelsea manager will reportedly bring his trusted backroom staff to Manchester United.
November 13, (THEWILL) – Manchester United have confirmed the appointment of Mauricio Pochettino as their new coach to replace Michael Carrick.
The Red Devils announced his appointment in a statement on their website on Friday after Michael Carrick was sacked on Thursday.
Carrick was sacked after overseeing the club’s worst-ever start to a Premier League season, which has left United in the relegation zone after 10 matches.
The statement read: “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 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.”
According to reports, Manchester United paid around £7.4m to buy Pochettino out of his newly signed contract with the USA.
He will begin the role on Wednesday, after taking charge of the USA’s fixtures against Haiti, having signed a deal until the summer of 2029.
He is set to meet his new players and take training for the first time on Thursday and his first match in charge will be against Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday November 22.
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During five full seasons at Tottenham Hotspur, Pochettino established the club as regular UEFA Champions League contenders, securing qualification in four consecutive seasons and leading the club to its first final in the competition in 2019.
In 2021, he joined Paris Saint-Germain, where he won the Ligue 1 title, the Coupe de France and the Trophée des Champions before joining Chelsea in 2023.
Most recently he led the U.S. Men’s National Team to the Round of 16 at the FIFA World Cup.
Pochettino is expected to bring his backroom staff to Old Trafford, namely, Jesus Perez – assistant manager, Miguel D’Agostino – assistant coach, Toni Jimenez – goalkeeping coach, Sebastiano Pochettino – performance and sports science specialist & Mauricio’s son, Silvia Tuya – physical trainer.
