Manchester United appoints Mauricio Pochettino as new manager
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on SeneNews
Manchester United have appointed Mauricio Pochettino as their new manager after Michael Carrick was sacked. The Argentine, United States head coach since 2024, will take up his duties next Wednesday at the end of the international break, the English club announced on Friday.
Mauricio Pochettino, the 54-year-old Argentine manager and United States head coach since 2024, will take up his duties as Manchester United manager next Wednesday, at the end of the international break. The English club confirmed his appointment on Friday, according to AFP cited by SeneNews.
Manchester United currently sit 18th in the Premier League, out of 20 teams, having won only one league match since the start of the season, against Ipswich at the end of August. The club have won only three of their 15 matches in all competitions, according to AFP.
Pochettino’s appointment comes after Michael Carrick was sacked on Thursday, following a run of poor results. Manchester United had already held talks with the Argentine manager and were expected to pay €9 million to release him from his contract with the United States national team, according to information previously reported by SeneNews.
It follows the sacking of Michael Carrick, announced on 12 November 2026, after several days of discussions over the succession of the English manager.
