Manchester United hires Mauricio Pochettino as head coach

Manchester United has appointed Argentine tactician Mauricio Pochettino as their new men's head coach, effective from November 18. The Premier League club announced the decision on November 13, confirming an agreement with the United States Soccer Federation for Pochettino and his coaching staff to depart after fulfilling their commitments.

Manchester United described Pochettino as a coach known for his high-intensity, attacking football, team cohesion, and player development. Pochettino, 54, began his managerial career at Espanyol in 2009, later moving to Southampton, where he achieved a record Premier League points tally in 2014.

He then spent five seasons at Tottenham Hotspur, leading them to four consecutive UEFA Champions League qualifications and their first final in 2019. After a stint at Paris Saint-Germain, where he won Ligue 1 and other titles, he took charge of Chelsea in 2023.

Most recently, he guided the United States men's national team to the Round of 16 at the FIFA World Cup.