Manchester United have confirmed the appointment of Mauricio Pochettino as their new men’s head coach, with the Argentine set to take charge on November 18.
The Premier League club announced the development in a statement on Friday, confirming that an agreement had been reached with the United States Soccer Federation to release Pochettino and his backroom staff after completing their responsibilities with the US men’s national team.
The appointment brings Pochettino to Old Trafford following the dismissal of Michael Carrick, who was relieved of his duties on Thursday after a difficult start to the season.
Manchester United have struggled for consistency in the Premier League, recording just one victory and sitting 18th on the table as the competition enters the November international break.
Pochettino, who previously managed Tottenham Hotspur, Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain, now faces the task of improving the club’s performances and steering the team away from the relegation zone.
