Manchester United have confirmed the appointment of Mauricio Pochettino as their new head coach, replacing Michael Carrick, who was sacked on Thursday following the club’s worst-ever start to a Premier League season.
The appointment was announced in a club statement on Friday, November 13, 2026, confirming that the Argentine will begin his role on November 18, ValidViewNetwork reports.
THE APPOINTMENT
The statement read: “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. The Argentinian is renowned for his high-intensity, attacking style of football, his dedication to building strong, cohesive teams and his outstanding record of developing individual players”.
Pochettino has signed a contract until the summer of 2029. He will begin his role after taking charge of the USA’s fixtures against Haiti during the international break.
According to reports, Manchester United paid around £7.4 million to buy Pochettino out of his contract with the USA.
United chief executive Omar Berrada contacted US officials to confirm the existence of a £7 million release clause and the club’s intention to activate it .
THE SACKING
Carrick was sacked on Thursday morning with United in the Premier League relegation zone after 10 matches.
The club said they came to an “extremely difficult conclusion that a change is necessary”. The Manchester United Supporters’ Trust said: “It is time for the owners to explain themselves”.
THE FIRST GAME
Pochettino is expected to meet his new players and take training for the first time on Thursday, November 19. His first match in charge will be against Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday, November 22 .
THE BACKROOM STAFF
Pochettino is expected to bring his trusted backroom staff to Old Trafford, including Jesus Perez (assistant manager), Miguel D’Agostino (assistant coach), Toni Jimenez (goalkeeping coach), Sebastiano Pochettino (performance and sports science specialist), and Silvia Tuya (physical trainer) .
THE CV
During five full seasons at Tottenham Hotspur, Pochettino established the club as regular UEFA Champions League contenders, securing qualification in four consecutive seasons and leading the club to its first final in the competition in 2019.
In 2021, he joined Paris Saint-Germain, where he won the Ligue 1 title, the Coupe de France and the Trophée des Champions before joining Chelsea in 2023.
Most recently, he led the U.S. Men’s National Team to the Round of 16 at the FIFA World Cup.
WHY IT MATTERS
Manchester United are in crisis. They are in the relegation zone. They have won just one league game all season.
And they have turned to a manager who knows the Premier League but has never won it.
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Pochettino is a builder. He took Tottenham from mid-table to Champions League finalists. He won trophies at PSG. He developed young players at Southampton and Tottenham.
But he has never managed a club with the expectations and scrutiny of Manchester United.
His first game is against Liverpool at Anfield. It is the toughest possible start. If he wins, he will be hailed as a saviour. If he loses, the pressure will be immediate and intense.
The Carrick era is over. The Pochettino era begins on November 18. And United fans will be hoping that the new man can do what his predecessor could not: win. ValidViewNetwork reports.