Manchester United's new coach has been announced
The Argentine coach signed a contract with Manchester United that will last until 2029.
Quick Look
- Manchester United appointed Mauricio Pochettino as coach following the departure of Michael Carrick.
- Pochettino, who signed until 2029, will start his duty on November 18.
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Why It Matters
Mauricio Pochettino has previously worked for Premier League teams such as Southampton, Tottenham and Chelsea. He had been managing the US National Team since September 2024.
Manchester United entrusted the position of coach to Mauricio Pochettino after parting ways with Michael Carrick.
SIGNING UNTIL 2029
The Argentine coach signed a contract with Manchester United that will last until 2029. 54-year-old Pochettino, who currently plays for the US National Team, will go to Manchester after the USA - Haiti match on November 15 and start his new position. Manchester United announced that Pochettino's inauguration date is November 18.
Manchester United paid 9 million Euros in compensation (release clause) to the USA for Pochettino.
STATEMENT OF MANCHESTER UNITED
Manchester United's statement about Pochettino included notable statements:
"The Argentine coach is known for his high-tempo and attack-oriented football approach, his commitment to building strong and harmonious teams, and his extraordinary success in developing players individually.
Pochettino has consistently performed at the highest level across multiple leagues. Pochettino, who started his managerial career at Espanyol in 2009, later joined Southampton and achieved the club record Premier League points total in 2014.
During his five full seasons at Tottenham Hotspur, Pochettino turned the club into a regular participant in the UEFA Champions League; He has qualified for the tournament for four consecutive seasons and led the club to its first final in that competition in 2019.
Pochettino, who joined Paris Saint-Germain in 2021, moved to Chelsea in 2023 after winning the Ligue 1 championship, Coupe de France and Trophée des Champions there.
Most recently, he led the U.S. Men's National Team to the round of 16 at the FIFA World Cup."
RETURNED AFTER 2.5 YEARS
Mauricio Pochettino returned to England after 2.5 years with the officialization of his agreement with Manchester United.
The Argentine coach has previously played in the Premier League; He played for Southampton, Tottenham and Chelsea.
Pochettino, who also has experience with Espanyol and PSG, has been playing in the US National Team since September 2024.
What to Watch
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Pochettino will take office on November 18.
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Open Questions
- What will be Pochettino's tactical choices in his first match?
