Manchester United have officially appointed Mauricio Pochettino as their new head coach, following the dismissal of Michael Carrick on Thursday.
The Argentine has agreed a two-and-a-half-year contract at Old Trafford, which will keep him at the club until the summer of 2029.
Pochettino's appointment brings an end to United's search for Carrick's replacement after the former midfielder was relieved of his duties following a disappointing start to the 2026/27 Premier League season.
The 54-year-old will, however, complete his current international commitments with the United States men's national team before officially taking charge at Manchester United.
He is expected to oversee the USA's two CONCACAF Nations League quarter-final matches against Haiti before beginning his new role in Manchester.
His first assignment is expected to be a difficult Premier League trip to Anfield to face Liverpool on November 22, with United hoping the managerial change will help revive their campaign.
Pochettino arrives at Old Trafford with considerable Premier League experience, having previously managed Southampton, Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea. He also enjoyed a spell at Paris Saint-Germain, where he won the French Ligue 1 title.
His most notable achievement in England came during his five-year spell at Tottenham, where he guided the club to the 2019 UEFA Champions League final, eventually losing to Liverpool.
He now faces the challenge of restoring Manchester United's competitiveness and helping the club return to the Premier League's top positions.
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