Manchester United appoint Mauricio Pochettino as new head coach

Manchester United have appointed Mauricio Pochettino as the club’s new head coach.

The Argentine will begin work on 18 November, according to the club’s official website. His first match in charge will be against Liverpool in the Premier League on 22 November.

The 54-year-old has previously managed Espanyol, Southampton, Tottenham, Paris Saint-Germain and Chelsea. He has been head coach of the United States national team since 2024.

Manchester United announced on 12 November that Michael Carrick had been dismissed. Under Carrick, the team collected eight points and sit 18th in the Premier League table.

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