OFFICIAL: Man United Appoint Pochettino as Head Coach Until 2029

Published on November 13, 2026

Manchester United have appointed Argentine coach Mauricio Pochettino as their new head coach on a contract running until June 2029.

The appointment was confirmed on Friday, November 13, 2026, following the club’s decision to sack Michael Carrick on Thursday. Football transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano also announced the development on his official X account.

Pochettino, 54, is expected to take charge at Old Trafford from November 18, after completing his remaining international duties with the United States men’s national team, including two matches against Haiti.

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The former Tottenham Hotspur, Chelsea, Southampton and Paris Saint-Germain manager will take over a United side struggling in the Premier League. The club currently sit 18th in the table after winning just one of their opening 10 league matches.

Pochettino’s appointment marks a return to English club football after his spell as United States head coach, a role he took up in 2024. He guided the team to the last 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

The Argentine now faces the task of improving Manchester United’s results and helping the club move away from the relegation zone.

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