Manchester United have confirmed Mauricio Pochettino as the club’s new men’s head coach, with the Argentine set to take charge on November 18.
The Premier League club announced his appointment in a statement on Friday, confirming that an agreement had been reached with the United States Soccer Federation to release Pochettino and his coaching staff after their duties with the US men’s national team.
“Mauricio Pochettino has agreed to become the Manchester United men’s head coach from 18 November.
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“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 statement read.
Pochettino replaces Michael Carrick, who was sacked on Thursday following the club’s poor start to the season.
Manchester United currently sit 18th in the Premier League table, having managed just one victory before the November international break.
