In one of the biggest managerial shakeups in the Premier League, Mauricio Pochettino has been officially announced as the new head coach of Manchester United.
The Argentine manager has agreed to a two-and-a-half-year deal starting November 18, following an agreement with the US Soccer Federation to release him and his staff from their USMNT duties.
Mauricio Pochettino has agreed to become the Manchester United men’s head coach.
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) November 13, 2026
Pochettino’s appointment comes as United face an unprecedented crisis. Interim success last season saw Michael Carrick guide the club to a third-place finish and Champions League qualification, earning him a permanent three-year contract. However, a dismal start to the 2026/27 campaign has left United languishing in 18th place in the relegation zone with just eight points from 10 matches, culminating in a chaotic 4-4 draw against Aston Villa.
Bringing extensive Premier League experience from spells at Southampton, Tottenham Hotspur—where he reached the 2019 Champions League final—and Chelsea, Pochettino faces an immediate challenge.
His tenure begins with a daunting away fixture against North-West Derby rivals Liverpool on November 21 as he attempts to steer the struggling giants away from the drop zone.
