Pochettino to leave US team and take over as Man United head coach
Mauricio Pochettino has agreed to become the new manager of Manchester United, the club announced on Friday. The club issued a statement saying the USA coach would take charge from November 18, following the sacking of Michael Carrick.
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- Published Date: 04:12 PM 13 November 2026
Manchester United appointed Argentine Mauricio Pochettino as head coach on Friday after sacking Michael Carrick, with the Premier League giants in the relegation zone after their worst start to a league campaign in four decades.
Pochettino will lead the United States soccer team in their upcoming matches against Haiti before joining Manchester United, US Soccer said.
"The club has reached an agreement with the US Soccer Federation for Mauricio and his staff to be released after the conclusion of their responsibilities with the US Men's National Team," United said in a statement.