Manchester United has picked Argentine coach Mauricio Pochettino as their new head coach. The former Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur boss will start his role on November 18.
The club made this announcement on Friday. They confirmed that they have reached an agreement with the U.S. Soccer Federation. This deal allows Pochettino and his staff to leave the U.S. men's national team after finishing their duties there.
In a statement on their official website, United called Pochettino a coach known for his exciting, attacking style of football. They also highlighted his talent for building strong teams and developing individual players.
Pochettino, who is 54 years old, kicked off his managerial career at Espanyol in 2009. He then moved to Southampton, where he helped the club reach a record points total in the Premier League in 2014.
After that, he joined Tottenham Hotspur. He spent five full seasons there and made them a regular team in the UEFA Champions League.
Under his leadership, Tottenham qualified for the Champions League for four straight seasons. They even reached their first final in the competition in 2019.
In 2021, Pochettino took over at Paris Saint-Germain. There, he won the Ligue 1 title, the Coupe de France, and the Trophée des Champions. In 2023, he became Chelsea's head coach.
Most recently, he led the U.S. men's national team to the Round of 16 at the FIFA World Cup. His new role marks a return to club management after coaching the United States national team. Now, Pochettino has the job of leading Manchester United.
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