Man United appoint Pochettino new manager

Manchester United have appointed Argentine tactician Mauricio Pochettino as their new men’s head coach, with the former Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur manager set to take charge from November 18

The Premier League club announced the appointment on Friday, confirming that it had reached an agreement with the United States Soccer Federation for Pochettino and his coaching staff to leave the US men’s national team after completing their responsibilities.

In a statement published on its official website, United described Pochettino as a coach renowned for his high-intensity, attacking style of football, ability to build cohesive teams and record of developing individual players.

The 54-year-old began his managerial career at Espanyol in 2009 before moving to Southampton, where he guided the club to a record Premier League points tally in 2014. He subsequently joined Tottenham Hotspur, spending five full seasons at the North London club and establishing them as regular UEFA Champions League contenders.

Under his leadership, Tottenham qualified for the Champions League in four consecutive seasons and reached their first final in the competition in 2019. Pochettino moved to Paris Saint-Germain in 2021, winning the Ligue 1 title, Coupe de France and Trophée des Champions before taking charge of Chelsea in 2023.

Most recently, he led the United States men’s national team to the Round of 16 at the FIFA World Cup. His appointment marks a return to club management after his spell with the United States national team, with the Argentine now tasked with leading Manchester United.