Manchester United have confirmed the appointment of Mauricio Pochettino as their new head coach following the sacking of Michael Carrick.
The Argentine has signed a two-and-a-half-year contract that will keep him at Old Trafford until June 2029.
Pochettino will formally begin his new role on Wednesday after completing his commitments with the United States men’s national team, whom he is leaving to take charge at Manchester United.
Carrick’s dismissal was announced on Thursday, with the club subsequently confirming Pochettino’s appointment.
In a statement announcing the appointment, United highlighted the 54-year-old’s reputation for an attacking style of football, team building and developing individual players.
“The Argentinian is renowned for his high-intensity, attacking style of football, his dedication to building strong, cohesive teams and his outstanding record of developing individual players,” the club said.
Pochettino began his managerial career with Espanyol in 2009 before moving to Southampton, where he guided the club to a then-record Premier League points tally in 2014.
During five full seasons at Tottenham Hotspur, he established the North London club as a regular UEFA Champions League contender, securing qualification for four consecutive seasons and leading them to their first final in the competition in 2019.
He joined Paris Saint-Germain in 2021, winning the Ligue 1 title, Coupe de France and Trophée des Champions before taking charge of Chelsea in 2023.
Pochettino’s spell at Tottenham remains one of the defining periods of his managerial career.
He helped build a competitive side by developing young talents, including Harry Kane and Son Heung-min, while working without the level of spending available to some of the club’s Premier League rivals.
His appointment marks a new chapter for Manchester United as they seek to restore consistency and competitiveness following Carrick’s departure.
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