Manchester United have appointed Argentine tactician Mauricio Pochettino as their new head coach, making him the club’s 12th managerial appointment in 12 years.
The Premier League giants announced on Friday that Pochettino would officially take charge on November 18, following an agreement with the United States Soccer Federation to release him and his backroom staff.
The 54-year-old will leave his position as head coach of the United States men’s national team to take up the Old Trafford job.
The appointment follows the dismissal of Michael Carrick, who was sacked after a disappointing spell in charge of the English club.
Confirming the development, Manchester United said, “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.”
Pochettino’s appointment marks another attempt by the club to restore stability and revive its fortunes after a decade of managerial changes.
The former Tottenham Hotspur and Southampton manager returns to English football after leaving Chelsea in May 2024.
Manchester United will be his fourth English club, having previously managed Southampton, Tottenham and Chelsea.
He faces the immediate challenge of lifting the club from the relegation zone and restoring its competitiveness in the Premier League.
His appointment also raises questions about whether the Argentine can end United’s prolonged managerial instability and return the former English champions to the top of the table.
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