Mauricio Pochettino has been named the new manager of Manchester United, according to Yahoo Sports.
The appointment takes effect once Pochettino completes his final two matches as head coach of the US men’s national team.
He will then take over at Old Trafford in time for United’s upcoming Premier League fixture against Liverpool, as detailed by Forbes.
Pochettino arrives after a two-year stint in international soccer as the head boss for the United States.
Manchester United currently sits in the bottom three of the Premier League table.
Recent results indicate the club is in the midst of a serious relegation battle, representing its lowest ebb in the post-Sir Alex Ferguson age.
Pochettino is known for an aggressive, attack-minded style of play that demands the highest fitness levels from his players.
However, the current group’s physical data this season has been unimpressive.
The squad also faces defensive challenges, with the backline having been neglected over several years.
Players such as Diogo Dalot, Harry Maguire and Luke Shaw remain in the ranks despite past calls for their replacement.
Despite these struggles, the squad does possess notable quality.
Bruno Fernandes earned Player of the Year honors in the Premier League last season.
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Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo are proven performers at the top level of English soccer.
The roster also includes promising young talents like Kobbie Mainoo, Carlos Baleba, Amad Diallo, Shea Lacey and Leny Yoro.
With the January transfer window approaching, the club requires strengthening in several key areas.
Pochettino will likely need new fullbacks, at least one central defender, and a backup center forward for the injured Benjamin Sesko.
In the short term, the new manager must focus on pushing the club up the league table and away from relegation trouble.
Accomplishing this task with the squad left behind by Michael Carrick will not be an easy challenge.