Mauricio Pochettino
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Manchester United have officially confirmed the appointment of Mauricio Pochettino as the club’s new head coach. The Argentine tactician will formally begin his duties at Old Trafford on November 18 following the conclusion of his international commitments with the United States Men's National Team.

United have also finalized an agreement with the United States Soccer Federation regarding the early termination of contracts for Pochettino and his backroom staff once their remaining fixtures with the national side are completed.

Pochettino launched his managerial career at Espanyol in 2009 before moving to England to take charge of Southampton, where he guided the Saints to a then-club-record Premier League points tally in 2014. Across five full seasons at Tottenham Hotspur, he transformed the North London club into perennial UEFA Champions League contenders, securing four consecutive top-four finishes and leading Spurs to the first Champions League final in their history in 2019.

In 2021, Pochettino took the helm at Paris Saint-Germain, capturing the Ligue 1 title, the Coupe de France, and the Trophée des Champions, before returning to the Premier League in 2023 for a spell as head coach of Chelsea. Most recently, he led the United States national team, guiding the host nation to the Round of 16 at the World Cup.