Manchester United have officially agreed terms with Mauricio Pochettino for the Argentine to be the head coach of the club.
The announcement was made by the club on Friday, November 13 after the English Premier League club also agreed terms with the United States of America Soccer Federation to release Pochettino from his contract.
The Argentine manager was under contract with the CONCACAF nation with a reported release clause of $10 million.
He takes over from Michael Carrick who was sacked on Thursday, November 12 after Man United won just a game in 10 league outings leaving the club 18th in the league standings.
“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” a section of the club’s release stated.
Mauricio Pochettino has agreed to become the Manchester United men’s head coach.
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) November 13, 2026
