Manchester United have appointed Argentine coach Mauricio Pochettino as their new head coach, with an agreement running until the summer of 2029.
As reported by İdman.Biz, the 54-year-old will replace Michael Carrick, who was dismissed on November 12 following a disastrous start to the 2026/27 season.
The appointment comes at a particularly difficult moment for the English giants. Manchester United currently sit 18th in the Premier League table, having collected just eight points from their opening ten matches, with only one victory to their name.
Carrick's departure marks a dramatic turnaround after he guided United to a third-place finish in the Premier League last season and secured qualification for the UEFA Champions League. His impressive initial spell earned him a permanent contract in May, but the club's subsequent decline ultimately cost him his position.
Pochettino arrives at Old Trafford after more than two years in charge of the United States national team. The Argentine led the Americans to the round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup and signed a contract extension through 2030 in August.
According to reports, Manchester United have agreed to pay approximately $10 million to secure his release from the US national team.
Pochettino and his coaching staff are expected to join United after completing their remaining international commitments with the United States, including the upcoming CONCACAF Nations League matches against Haiti.
His first match in charge is expected to be the Premier League encounter against Liverpool at Anfield on November 22.
The Argentine brings extensive experience in European football, having previously managed Southampton, Tottenham Hotspur, Paris Saint-Germain and Chelsea.
His most notable achievements include guiding Tottenham to the 2019 UEFA Champions League final and winning the French Ligue 1 title with PSG.
Pochettino becomes Manchester United's eighth permanent managerial appointment since Sir Alex Ferguson retired in 2013. His immediate challenge will be to reverse the club's poor domestic form, restore confidence within the squad and move the Red Devils away from the relegation zone.
The Argentine also faces a demanding start, with United scheduled to visit Sporting Lisbon in the Champions League on November 25, just three days after their Premier League clash with Liverpool.
