Manchester United appoint Pochettino as new head coach

Premier League club Manchester United have officially appointed former Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur manager, Mauricio Pochettino, as their new head coach.

The club announced the appointment on Friday, stating that an agreement had been reached with the United States Soccer Federation for the Argentine and his coaching staff to depart the US men’s national team after fulfilling their responsibilities.

The 54-year-old Argentine tactician is set to officially take charge at Old Trafford from November 18.

In a statement on its official website, United praised Pochettino as a coach recognized for his attacking style of play, his proven ability to build cohesive squads, and his track record of developing individual players.

Pochettino, 54, kicked off his managerial career at Espanyol in 2009 before joining Southampton, where he led the club to a record Premier League points tally in 2014. He subsequently moved to Tottenham Hotspur, spending five seasons in North London and establishing the team as regular UEFA Champions League contenders, notably reaching the final in 2019.

After his stint at Spurs, Pochettino managed Paris Saint-Germain in 2021, securing the Ligue 1 title, Coupe de France, and Trophée des Champions before his brief spell at Chelsea in 2023. Prior to this new appointment, he guided the United States men’s national team to the Round of 16 at the FIFA World Cup.