--- title: "Mauricio Pochettino Officially Appointed as Manchester United Head Coach" description: "Manchester United has officially announced the appointment of Mauricio Pochettino as head coach starting November 18. The Argentine will replace Michael Carrick and make his debut in the match against Liverpool." date: 2026-11-13T13:28:17.635Z lang: en url: https://xab.info/en/posts/pochettino-officially-appointed-man-utd-manager tags: [mauricio-pochettino, manchester-united, premier-league, football] author: "Dmitriy Shatolov" publisher: "XAB.info" --- # Mauricio Pochettino Officially Appointed as Manchester United Head Coach ![Mauricio Pochettino in a dark blue suit giving instructions on the football pitch sideline](https://xab.info/media/2026/11/13/pochettino-novyi-trener-man-utd/pochettino-novyi-trener-man-utd-1.webp) ## Key Points - Manchester United officially confirmed the appointment of Mauricio Pochettino as head coach starting November 18, 2026. - Pochettino will replace Michael Carrick; according to BBC Sport, the contract is for two and a half years (until 2029). - Before moving to MU, the Argentine managed the US national team and will coach them in matches against Haiti on November 14 and 17. - Pochettino's first match in charge of the club will be an away game against Liverpool on November 22; the team currently sits 18th in the Premier League. Manchester United has officially confirmed an agreement with Mauricio Pochettino to take over as the head coach of the men's team. This is reported by Sport RBC.UA, citing the official website of the English club. The Argentine specialist will assume office on November 18, 2026, replacing Michael Carrick, who was dismissed the day before following a poor start to the season. ### Contract Terms and Transition from the US National Team According to BBC Sport, Pochettino's contract with Manchester United is for two and a half years, which, according to Prosports.kz, means the employment agreement runs until 2029. Before moving to the Mancunian club, the Argentine managed the United States national team, having signed an agreement with them in August. To finalize the transition, United had to negotiate with the US Soccer Federation for the early termination of cooperation with the coach. However, Pochettino will not leave the US national team immediately: he will lead the team for two more matches against Haiti in the CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinals, scheduled for November 14 and 17. ### Arrival Schedule and First Challenge Pochettino will arrive in Manchester on November 18, and his first training session with the new team is scheduled for the following day, November 19. The Argentine's first serious test at the helm of Manchester United will be a high-profile clash against Liverpool: the teams will meet on November 22 at Anfield in the English Premier League. ### The Club in a Difficult Tournament Situation Pochettino is joining the club during a difficult period. Ahead of his appointment, the Mancunians dismissed Michael Carrick following a poor start to the season. At the time of his dismissal, the team was in the English championship relegation zone, sitting 18th in the table after ten played rounds. Thus, the new coach will need to quickly stabilize the team's play and improve its results in the Premier League. ### The Argentine's Coaching Experience in England Pochettino has significant experience in English football: he previously managed Southampton, Tottenham, and Chelsea, and also worked with French side PSG. The Argentine achieved his greatest success in England with Tottenham, leading them to the Champions League final in 2019. According to Prosports.kz, with the US national team, he guided the squad to the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup. It is separately noted that the Manchester United captain has refused to extend his contract with the club for a second time, adding further context to squad matters ahead of the new manager's arrival. ## Fact-Check & Sources - ["Манчестер Юнайтед" определился с новым тренером: кто будет руководить командой против "Ливерпуля"](https://sport.rbc.ua/ukr/football/manchester-yunayted-viznachivsya-novim-trenerom-1794574313.html) - Primary source: official club confirmation, replacement of Carrick on November 18, 2.5-year contract according to BBC Sport, US national team matches on November 14 and 17, debut against Liverpool on November 22, 18th place after 10 rounds. - [Клуб «Манчестер Юнайтед» определился с новым главным тренером](https://news.ru/sport/klub-manchester-yunajted-opredelilsya-s-novym-glavnym-trenerom) - Confirms that Pochettino will become head coach starting November 18 per the club's website. - [Почеттино официально возглавил «Манчестер Юнайтед»](https://prosports.kz/news/758882-manchester-yunaited-ofitsialno-naznachil-novogo-glavnogo-trenera/) - Confirms official appointment, contract until 2029, age 54, 18th place after 10 rounds, match against Liverpool on November 22 at Anfield. - [Манчестер Юнайтед уволил Майкла Каррика и определился с новым тренером](https://sport.ua/news/924269-manchester-yunayted-uvolil-maykla-karrika-i-opredelilsya-s-novym-trenerom) - Confirms Carrick's dismissal due to unsatisfactory results and the appointment of a new manager. ## FAQ ### When will Pochettino start working with Manchester United? The Argentine will assume office on November 18, 2026, arrive in Manchester on the same day, and hold his first training session with the team on November 19. ### For how long is the contract signed? According to BBC Sport, the agreement is for two and a half years; according to Prosports.kz, the employment contract runs until 2029. ### Who will Pochettino replace and what is the club's current situation? He will replace Michael Carrick, who was dismissed after a poor start to the season. After ten rounds, Manchester United sits 18th in the Premier League, inside the relegation zone. ### What will be Pochettino's first match in charge of the team? The first challenge will be an away match against Liverpool on November 22 at Anfield in the English Premier League.