Manchester United has appointed Mauricio Pochettino as its new manager after sacking Michael Carrick following just 10 games of the season, “Manchester United confirm Mauricio Pochettino start date” reported Yahoo Sports.
The club sits in 18th place heading into the international break, according to Yahoo Sports.
United paid US Soccer compensation worth an initial $7 million to secure Pochettino from his existing contract, per the publication.
Additional compensation will be required for Pochettino’s coaching staff, including long-time assistant Jesus Perez, as noted by Yahoo Sports.
Contact was initially made with the United States national team manager on Monday, “The Independent reported”.
Pochettino reflected on his international tenure after his departure was confirmed.
“The opportunity to represent the USA crest was one of the greatest honors of my career,” Pochettino said, as cited by Yahoo Sports.
Pochettino will remain in charge for the United States during two Concacaf Nations League fixtures against Haiti before reporting to Carrington, the outlets reported.
His official start date is set for Nov. 18, ahead of a Premier League match against Liverpool at Anfield on Nov. 22, per Yahoo Sports.
US Soccer has a succession plan already in place for his exit, according to The Independent.
Manchester United has won just once in the Premier League this season and gained only eight points from its first 10 matches, Yahoo Sports noted.
United bosses called time on Carrick’s reign after crisis talks in Monaco, the report stated.
Pochettino last managed in the English top flight during the 2023-24 season, guiding Chelsea to a sixth-place finish before leaving by mutual consent, Yahoo Sports added.