Manchester United have officially appointed Mauricio Pochettino as their new head coach, with the Argentine signing a contract until 2029. The former Tottenham and Paris Saint-Germain manager returns to English football after leaving his position with the United States national team. He will take charge on November 18 following Michael Carrick’s departure after a disastrous start to the season.
Pochettino emerged as Manchester United’s preferred candidate ahead of other names, including Eddie Howe and Julian Nagelsmann. The 54-year-old enjoys a strong reputation in England following his successful spells at Southampton and Tottenham, whom he guided to the 2019 Champions League final.
Although his subsequent experience at Chelsea proved less convincing, United believe his managerial experience and knowledge of the Premier League can help restore the club’s fortunes. According to reports, the Red Devils will pay approximately €9 million to secure his release from the United States Soccer Federation.
Pochettino faces an immediate challenge as Manchester United struggle in 18th place in the Premier League standings. He will have limited time to work with his new squad before a major test against Liverpool at Anfield on November 22. The Argentine has long expressed his ambition to manage Manchester United, but he now faces the difficult task of turning that ambition into tangible results.
