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Sport WorldBriefSoccer Checked story Published 13 November 2026 · Updated 13 Nov, 13:10 UTC

Manchester United appoint Mauricio Pochettino as head coach, to start on 18 November after his final USA matches

Manchester United have announced that Mauricio Pochettino has agreed to become their men's head coach from 18 November, succeeding Michael Carrick, who was sacked on Thursday. Pochettino has signed a two-and-a-half-year contract and will first take charge of the United States' two Concacaf Nations League matches against Haiti, after United reached an agreement with the U.S. Soccer Federation to release him and his staff. United are 18th in the Premier League with eight points from 10 games; his first match in charge will be away to Liverpool on 22 November.

Old Trafford, home of Manchester United (file photo)
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Verified Manchester United announced on Friday that Mauricio Pochettino has agreed to become the club's men's head coach from 18 November. In its statement the club said: “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.” United described the Argentine as renowned for his high-intensity, attacking style of football, his dedication to building strong, cohesive teams and his outstanding record of developing individual players.

Key points

  • Manchester United's own statement: Mauricio Pochettino has agreed to become men's head coach from 18 November.
  • He has signed a two-and-a-half-year contract to the summer of 2029, after United agreed his release with the U.S. Soccer Federation.
  • He first finishes two USA matches against Haiti; his first United match is away to Liverpool on 22 November.
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  • He succeeds Michael Carrick, sacked on Thursday, with United 18th in the Premier League on eight points from 10 games.
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What happened

Carrick was sacked on Thursday after United's worst start to a league campaign in four decades: one win and eight points from 10 games, and a 4–4 home draw with Aston Villa in his last match, two weeks after a 3–0 home defeat by Bournemouth. The Guardian reports United held talks only with Pochettino, their first-choice target, and that the appointment was signed off by Sir Jim Ratcliffe this week.

Pochettino, 54, returns to English club football after Southampton, Tottenham Hotspur — whom he took to the 2019 Champions League final — Paris Saint-Germain and Chelsea. He has coached the United States since 2024 and took the World Cup co-hosts to the last 16 this year, after signing a new US contract in August that had been due to run to the 2030 World Cup.

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What we know

  • That Pochettino has agreed to become head coach from 18 November, on a two-and-a-half-year contract, on the club's own statement and the reporting of its terms.
  • That he finishes his USA duties with two matches against Haiti, and that his first United match is at Liverpool on 22 November.

What we don't know yet

  • The exact compensation United paid to release Pochettino from his US contract — it is not in the club's statement, and reports put it at about £7.4 million to $10 million.
  • Who will succeed Pochettino as permanent head coach of the United States — no successor has been announced; the under-23 coach leads the December camp only.
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  • VerifiedAustralia beat England by seven wickets in the first one-day international at Perth Stadium on Friday 13 November 2026. England, put in to bat, were bowled out for 131 in 33.4 overs — Gus Atkinson top-scored with 29 not out, with Tom Banton and Will Jacks making 25 each; Mahli Beardman took 6-24, Spencer Johnson 3-42 and Xavier Bartlett 1-46. Australia reached 132-3 in 23.3 overs, Mitchell Marsh making 50, Cooper Connolly 27 and Matthew Renshaw 26 not out.
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