{"id":16899,"date":"2026-11-13T12:45:59","date_gmt":"2026-11-13T12:45:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/index.php\/2026\/11\/13\/man-united-confirm-mauricio-pochettino-as-new-head-coach-businessday-ng\/"},"modified":"2026-11-13T12:45:59","modified_gmt":"2026-11-13T12:45:59","slug":"man-united-confirm-mauricio-pochettino-as-new-head-coach-businessday-ng","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/index.php\/2026\/11\/13\/man-united-confirm-mauricio-pochettino-as-new-head-coach-businessday-ng\/","title":{"rendered":"Man United confirm Mauricio Pochettino as new head coach – Businessday NG"},"content":{"rendered":"

Manchester United have confirmed the appointment of Mauricio Pochettino as their new head coach following the sacking of Michael Carrick.\n<\/p>\n

The Argentine has signed a two-and-a-half-year contract that will keep him at Old Trafford until June 2029.\n<\/p>\n

Pochettino will formally begin his new role on Wednesday after completing his commitments with the United States men\u2019s national team, whom he is leaving to take charge at Manchester United.\n<\/p>\n

Carrick\u2019s dismissal was announced on Thursday, with the club subsequently confirming Pochettino\u2019s appointment.\n<\/p>\n

In a statement announcing the appointment, United highlighted the 54-year-old\u2019s reputation for an attacking style of football, team building and developing individual players.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe 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,\u201d the club said.\n<\/p>\n

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.\n<\/p>\n

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.\n<\/p>\n

He joined Paris Saint-Germain in 2021, winning the Ligue 1 title, Coupe de France and Troph\u00e9e des Champions before taking charge of Chelsea in 2023.\n<\/p>\n

Pochettino\u2019s spell at Tottenham remains one of the defining periods of his managerial career.<\/p>\n

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\u2019s Premier League rivals.\n<\/p>\n

His appointment marks a new chapter for Manchester United as they seek to restore consistency and competitiveness following Carrick\u2019s departure.<\/p>\n

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