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Mauricio Pochettino appointed as new Manchester United head coach

Golazo Newsroom · Friday, 13 November 2026 at 15:02

Mauricio Pochettino appointed as new Manchester United head coach
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  • Mauricio Pochettino has been confirmed as the new head coach of Manchester United.
  • The appointment follows the departure of Michael Carrick from the club.
  • Pochettino expressed deep emotion while departing his role with the US national team.

Manchester United have officially appointed Mauricio Pochettino as their new head coach. The arrival of the Argentine manager follows the dismissal of Michael Carrick, who left the club due to a series of poor results.

In his farewell to the US Soccer Federation, Pochettino was visibly emotional, describing his exit as the most difficult decision of his career. According to Sky Sports, the incoming manager faces a demanding schedule as he transitions from his previous role with the United States national team to his new position at Old Trafford.

The change in leadership coincides with other notable developments in the sport, including Harry Kane becoming the sole leading appearance maker for the England men’s national team.

Data source: Sky Sports, Record, The Guardian, Foto: Bryan Berlin / CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Updated Friday, 13 November 2026 at 15:02

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