USMNT head coach Mauricio Pochettino has reached an agreement to join Manchester United along with his staff.
Manchester United, in an official statement, have confirmed that Mauricio Pochettino is set to arrive at Old Trafford. The Argentine tactician will arrive at Old Trafford along with his staff after his commitments with the USMNT during the ongoing international break end.
Mauricio Pochettino has experienced mixed fortunes in the managerial world since enjoying his breakthrough in the Premier League over a decade ago. A centre-back as a footballer, the South American represented well-known clubs like Espanyol and Paris Saint-Germain while making 20 appearances for Argentina.
The 54-year-old hung up his boots in 2006 after his second spell with Espanyol before taking charge of the Catalan club as the head coach. Since then, Pochettino has seen his stock soar, rising in prominence during his spell with Southampton before enjoying a successful stint with Tottenham Hotspur.
While the spell with Tottenham did not yield a trophy, the Argentine tactician guided the North London outfit to the UEFA Champions League final a few years ago. Since leaving Spurs, he has had two short stints with PSG and Chelsea, showing promise at both clubs without lasting for a long time. After his shock departure from Chelsea, Pochettino has been the head coach for the USMNT, and he guided the team to the round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
While Mauricio Pochettino has experienced mixed fortunes since joining the USMNT, he has managed a solid 60% winning rate as the head coach. Meanwhile, the former Chelsea manager recently emerged on Manchester United’s radar due to the uncertainties surrounding Michael Carrick’s long-term future following scrutiny of the senior side’s form.
The Red Devils have endured a horrendous start to the 2026/27 campaign, falling to 18th in the Premier League standings after only one victory in the opening ten matches. Additionally, they have managed only three wins in their first 15 games across all competitions. A substandard UEFA Champions League campaign has left them 17th on the table, while they are already out of the EFL Cup after squandering a two-goal lead to lose 3-2 to Brighton & Hove Albion.
Several candidates, including Eddie Howe and Julian Nagelsmann, thus emerged on Manchester United’s wishlist, before they zeroed in on Pochettino. Manchester United finally announced Carrick’s departure earlier this week, and the former Chelsea manager will arrive at Old Trafford next month after the two meetings with Haiti.
