Pochettino named Manchester United manager after Carrick sacking
Manchester United have appointed Mauricio Pochettino as head coach, a day after dismissing Michael Carrick, who was sacked following a 4-4 home draw with Aston Villa. The club sits 18th in the Premier League with eight points from 10 games. Pochettino, who coached the USA men's national team, signs a contract running until summer 2029 and takes charge from 18 Nov. He first coaches the USMNT in two matches against Haiti, and his first Premier League game in charge is at Liverpool on 22 Nov. United paid US Soccer an initial $7m (£5.3m) to release him from a contract running to the 2030 World Cup.
Key facts
- Pochettino's three World Cup wins are the most by any USMNT coach at a World Cup.
- Under Pochettino the USA reached the 2025 Concacaf Gold Cup final.
- Pochettino said leaving the USMNT was one of the most difficult decisions of his career.
- Pochettino last held a club role in Europe at Chelsea, a one-season spell ending in 2024.
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Why it matters
The club, in the relegation zone, has made a major managerial change with its league position under pressure.
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