Mauricio Pochettino officially appointed Manchester United manager

Manchester United have entered a new chapter following another turbulent period at Old Trafford, with the club looking to reverse their disappointing start to the season.

United have officially announced, via their website, the appointment of Mauricio Pochettino as their new head coach, with the Argentine succeeding Michael Carrick following his dismissal on Thursday.

The 54-year-old arrives with extensive Premier League experience, having previously managed Southampton, Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea, alongside spells at Paris Saint-Germain and the United States national team.

His appointment follows negotiations between United and the United States Soccer Federation, with the club reportedly agreeing to pay approximately £7.4million to secure his release from his international contract.

In their official announcement, Manchester United said, “Mauricio Pochettino has agreed to become the Manchester United men’s head coach from 18 November.”

Mauricio Pochettino takes charge at a particularly difficult moment for United, who have struggled to build on their impressive third-place Premier League finish last season.

Carrick initially took over in January before earning a permanent appointment in May after guiding the Red Devils back into the Champions League.

However, United’s performances deteriorated during the opening months of the 2026/27 season, with just one victory from their first ten Premier League matches leaving them 18th in the table.

Sunday’s dramatic 4-4 draw against Aston Villa ultimately proved to be Carrick’s final match, with the club’s hierarchy deciding that a managerial change was necessary.

Pochettino now inherits a squad that has undergone significant investment in recent transfer windows, with players including Matheus Cunha, Bryan Mbeumo, Benjamin Sesko, Carlos Baleba and Youri Tielemans among the additions.

The Argentine previously enjoyed considerable success at Tottenham, guiding the club to the 2019 Champions League final and establishing them as regular contenders for European qualification.

He subsequently won the Ligue 1 title with Paris Saint-Germain before returning to the Premier League with Chelsea, where he secured a sixth-place finish during the 2023/24 campaign.

Pochettino is expected to bring his own coaching staff to Carrington as he begins preparations for the remainder of the season.

His first match in charge will be United’s Premier League encounter against Liverpool at Anfield next Sunday.

With United desperate to climb out the relegation zone, Pochettino’s appointment represents another significant attempt to restore stability at Old Trafford.