Manchester United appoints Mauricio Pochettino as new head coach

Manchester United has officially dismissed head coach Michael Carrick following a disastrous start to the 2026-2027 Premier League season. After only ten matches, the team languished in the relegation zone in 18th place with just one win and eight points, following a recent 4-4 draw against Aston Villa. Carrick, who departed after 11 months in charge, reportedly received a severance package of 6 million euros.

Mauricio Pochettino, currently the head coach of the United States men’s national team, has been identified as his successor. The club has reportedly reached a two-and-a-half-year agreement with the 54-year-old Argentine, with United set to pay a release clause of approximately 8.85 million euros to the U.S. Soccer Federation. Pochettino is expected to remain with the U.S. national team for their upcoming CONCACAF Nations League matches against Haiti on November 14 and 18 before officially taking over at Old Trafford.

Management aims for Pochettino to lead the team for the Premier League fixture against Liverpool on November 22. The appointment follows a strategic review by key stakeholders, including CEO Omar Berrada, director of football Jason Wilcox, and co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe, who met in Monaco to finalize the leadership transition.