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Manchester United: Mauricio Pochettino appointed manager on two-and-a-half year deal

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Deniran-Alleyne, T. (2026, November 13). Manchester United: Mauricio Pochettino appointed manager on two-and-a-half year deal. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/man-utd-appoint-pochettino-manager-b1304730.html

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Mauricio Pochettino has signed a two-and-a-half year deal to become the manager of Manchester United starting November 18. He replaces Erik Carrick, who was sacked after the team won only one of its opening 10 matches and fell into the relegation zone. The report highlights Pochettino's extensive pedigree, noting his successful managerial tenures at Southampton, Tottenham, Paris Saint-Germain, and Chelsea before his current role with the U.S. Men’s National Team.
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Mauricio Pochettino has been hired as the head coach of Manchester United after agreeing to leave his position with the U.S. men’s national soccer team (USMNT). The English club appointed the Argentine manager to replace the sacked Michael Carrick as the team sits in 18th place in the Premier League, marking the worst start to a league campaign in 40 years for the 20-times champions. Pochettino took over the USMNT in 2024 and led the squad to a Round of 16 finish in the 2026 World Cup, even signing a contract just three months ago to lead the team through the 2030 World Cup. He is scheduled to complete his final commitments with the U.S. team, including two matches against Haiti in the CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinals, before starting his new role at Old Trafford next week. He will make his first appearance for Manchester United in a match against Liverpool at Anfield. While the U.S. Soccer Federation expressed confidence in its succession planning for key roles, the departure leaves a vacancy in a position he held for two years. Pochettino returns to the Premier League after previously managing Southampton, Tottenham, and Chelsea.

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Evening StandardThis outlet13 Nov

Mauricio Pochettino has signed a two-and-a-half year deal to become the manager of Manchester United starting November 18. He replaces Erik Carrick, who was sacked after the team won only one of its opening 10 matches and fell into the relegation zone. The report highlights Pochettino's extensive pedigree, noting his successful managerial tenures at Southampton, Tottenham, Paris Saint-Germain, and Chelsea before his…

Manchester United: Mauricio Pochettino appointed manager on two-and-a-half year deal (this article)11 articles from Evening Standard on this story
The Guardian13 Nov

Mauricio Pochettino held an emotional press conference at the US Soccer national training center on Friday to announce his departure from the US men's national team for a new role at Manchester United. The Argentinian coach revealed that the opportunity arose rapidly after initial contact between the two parties began just last Sunday, leading to a last-minute agreement to remain with the federation for two upcoming…

Tearful Pochettino says United job was ‘difficult to turn down’ in USMNT farewell →4 articles from The Guardian on this story
New York Post13 Nov

Mauricio Pochettino officially announced on Friday that he will leave his position as the U.S. men’s national team coach to join Manchester United. Despite signing a contract extension in August intended to keep him with the program through the 2030 World Cup, he departed after Manchester United activated a $10 million buyout clause included in his agreement. The report focuses on Pochettino's emotional…

Manchester United job was too good to turn down: Mauricio Pochettino →3 articles from New York Post on this story
Al Jazeera13 Nov

Manchester United has appointed 54-year-old Mauricio Pochettino as its new manager to replace the sacked Michael Carrick. Pochettino joins the club after fulfilling his responsibilities with the United States national team, a move that involves a release from a contract originally set to run until the 2030 World Cup. The club currently sits 18th in the Premier League with only one win and eight points from 10 games…

Mauricio Pochettino announced as new Manchester United manager →
NPR13 Nov

Manchester United has appointed Mauricio Pochettino as its new manager, following his tenure as the coach of the U.S. men's national soccer team. Pochettino led the U.S. to a Round of 16 finish at the 2026 World Cup, where he achieved a record three wins for the national team and won the first knockout-round game since 2002. The report highlights Pochettino's career transition from his previous high-profile roles at…

Manchester United names USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino as its manager →
BBC13 Nov

Mauricio Pochettino will leave his role as the USA national team head coach to become Manchester United's new manager after signing a two-and-a-half-year contract. United paid a release clause of approximately £7.4 million to secure his move, which follows his leadership of the USA team during matches against Haiti on November 14 and 18. The report focuses on Pochettino's emotional reaction to the move and the…

Tearful Pochettino on 'difficult' decision to leave USA for Man Utd →
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ABC News (AU)13 Nov

Mauricio Pochettino has signed a two-and-a-half-year contract to become the new manager of Manchester United, a club currently sitting in 18th place in the Premier League after its worst start in 40 years. The Argentine coach will lead the United side starting November 18, beginning with a match against Liverpool, after choosing to leave his role with the US national team. The report focuses on the emotional nature…

Tears for Pochettino as Man Utd turn to former Spurs boss →

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Who will be on Mauricio Pochettino’s backroom team at Manchester United? Evening Standard · stated as fact

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“Article A discusses Pochettino being favored to replace Carrick as Manchester United's manager, while Article B confirms Pochettino has been appointed to the role and signed a deal.”

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He will be then be expected to take charge of Man Utd training for the first time ahead of the showdown against Liverpool three days later.
Interestingly, Pochettino will not start work at Old Trafford until November 18 - after taking charge of the United States Men’s National Team (USMNT) in their CONCACAF Nations League quarter-final double-header against Haiti.
Pochettino, however, will not start work as Man Utd boss straight away as he is set to continue in his role as USMNT manager for their CONCACAF Nations League two-legged quarter-final against Haiti.
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Since then, La Roja have beaten Croatia and the Czech Republic twice each and just need to avoid defeat against Three Lions in the reverse fixture on Sunday to guarantee top spot and an easier quarter-final draw. However, as England have the superior goal difference (+12 compared to +9) between the two nations, a win for Thomas Tuchel’s side in Madrid would be enough to see them top the group at Spain’s expense.
“His leadership and achievements last season will always be fondly remembered.
In a surprising turn of events, Mauricio Pochettino has emerged as the leading contender to replace Carrick at Old Trafford, and it would appear things is gathering pace for some major announcements in the coming hours and days.
The latest reporting is that while Carrick is due to take Man Utd training on Thursday, as he did on both Tuesday and Wednesday, as per the Athletic, the expectation is he will be relieved of his duties at Old Trafford imminently.
If appointed, Pochettino would replace Michael Carrick, who remains in post but is expected to be relieved of his duties following a meeting of the United hierarchy that was due to take place in Monaco on Wednesday.
However, it should be noted that United have yet to approach US Soccer, who would be entitled to around $10m (£7.4m) in compensation through an exit clause in the Argentine’s contract as manager of the national team.
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Pochettino PERSON · 5× Chelsea ORG · 2× Man United ORG · 2× Manchester United ORG · 2× Premier League ORG · 2× Southampton ORG · 2× the U.S. Men’s National Team ORG · 2× Argentine NORP · 1× English NORP · 1× Tottenham ORG · 1×

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“During five full seasons at Tottenham Hotspur, Pochettino established the club as regular UEFA Champions League contenders, securing qualification in four consecutive seasons and leading the club to its first final in the competition in 2019.
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Pochettino, however, will not start work as Man Utd boss straight away as he is set to continue in his role as USMNT manager for their CONCACAF Nations League two-legged quarter-final against Haiti.

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Pochettino has signed a two-and-a-half year deal at Old Trafford, marking his fourth stint in English football following spells with Southampton, Tottenham and Chelsea. asserted
Pochettino → sign → Southampton
The Argentine succeeds Carrick - who was sacked on Thursday - after overseeing a disappointing start to the Premier League season, with Man United sitting in the relegation zone after winning just one of their opening 10 matches. asserted
United → succeed → matches
Pochettino, however, will not start work as Man Utd boss straight away as he is set to continue in his role as USMNT manager for their CONCACAF Nations League two-legged quarter-final against Haiti. asserted
he → start → Haiti
That said, the appointment does mean Pochettino will be in the dugout at Anfield next Sunday to take charge of his first Man United game against bitter rivals Liverpool. asserted
Pochettino → say → Liverpool
Manchester United statement “Mauricio Pochettino has agreed to become the Manchester United men’s head coach from 18 November,” a statement reads. asserted
statement → agree → November
“The club has reached an agreement with the U.S. Soccer Federation for Mauricio and his staff to be released after the conclusion of their responsibilities with the U.S. Men’s National Team. asserted
Mauricio → reach → Team
“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. asserted
Argentinian → renowne → players
“Pochettino has consistently performed at the highest level of football across multiple leagues. asserted
Pochettino → perform → leagues
He began his coaching career with Espanyol in 2009 before joining Southampton and achieving a club-record Premier League points tally in 2014. asserted
He → begin → 2014
“During five full seasons at Tottenham Hotspur, Pochettino established the club as regular UEFA Champions League contenders, securing qualification in four consecutive seasons and leading the club to its first final in the competition in 2019. asserted
Pochettino → establish → 2019
Read More “In 2021, he joined Paris Saint-Germain, where he won the Ligue 1 title, the Coupe de France and the Trophee des Champions before joining Chelsea in 2023. asserted
he → read → 2023
“Most recently he led the U.S. Men’s National Team to the Round of 16 at the FIFA World Cup.” asserted
he → lead → Cup
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