Manchester United have announced Mauricio Pochettino as the new manager following the sacking of Michael Carrick, and the Argentine’s contract details have emerged
Manchester United have announced Mauricio Pochettino as their new manager. The Argentine has been confirmed as Michael Carrick’s replacement following the legendary midfielder’s sacking during the international break with the club in the relegation zone.
Pochettino, 54, has finally been confirmed after United pursued him to be Carrick’s successor, despite still having the Englishman under contract. The former Chelsea and Tottenham boss has put pen to paper with United and will arrive at Old Trafford following the conclusion of the international break as he remains in post with the USA.
The Argentine has been bought out of his contract with the USA, which he only signed in the summer following the World Cup, and will remain in charge for both of the nation’s Concacaf Nations League matches against Haiti before flying to Manchester on Wednesday.
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Pochettino’s contract is reportedly two-and-a-half years, and he will be in the dugout at Anfield as he faces Liverpool in his first game in charge next Sunday, just days after taking his first training session on Thursday.
United announced his appointment in a statement, which reads: “Mauricio Pochettino has agreed to become the Manchester United men’s head coach from 18 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.
“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.
“Pochettino has consistently performed at the highest level of football across multiple leagues. He began his coaching career with Espanyol in 2009 before joining Southampton and achieving a club-record Premier League points tally in 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.
“In 2021, he joined Paris Saint-Germain, where he won the Ligue 1 title, the Coupe de France and the Trophée des Champions before joining Chelsea in 2023. Most recently he led the U.S. Men’s National Team to the Round of 16 at the FIFA World Cup.”
It’s reported to cost £7million for United to buy Pochettino out of his USA contract after spending £5 million relieving Carrick and his staff of their duties. This same managerial switch would have cost nothing in the summer with both managers then out of contract.
Pochettino is United’s eighth permanent manager since Sir Alex Ferguson bowed out in 2013. He was previously close to becoming United manager before, and even had dinner with Fergie while Tottenham manager 10 years ago, although the club decided to appoint Jose Mourinho.
Unlike United’s most recent managerial appointments, Pochettino has a wealth of Premier League experience, but failed to win a major trophy. However, it’s his knowledge of the league and track record of improving players which is of more importance to the club at this stage.
Pochettino’s side will take on Sporting in the Champions League just three days after the daunting trip to Anfield, before a tough run of fixtures continues with Brentford and Newcastle.
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