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685 matches, three trophies: Pochettino’s record before Man United

A look at Mauricio Pochettino’s managerial record before joining Manchester United, including his 685 matches, three trophies, and spells at six teams. Read More: https://punchng.com/685-matches-three-trophies-pochettinos-record-before-man-united/

685 matches, three trophies: Pochettino’s record before Man United

Mauricio Pochettino, the new head coach of Manchester United, arrives with a distinguished managerial background that includes 685 matches across six teams and three major trophies. The Argentine was appointed to the role on Friday, following the dismissal of Michael Carrick. Pochettino will join the club after fulfilling his duties with the United States men's national team.

Currently, United sits 18th in the Premier League, having scored just one win and amassed eight points from their opening 10 matches. According to Transfermarkt, Pochettino's overall win rate stands at 49.2 percent. The 54-year-old has managed Espanyol, Southampton, Tottenham Hotspur, Chelsea, Paris Saint-Germain, and the United States national team.

He began his career at Espanyol in 2009, before moving to Southampton in 2013, where he helped the team secure an eighth-place finish in the 2013/14 season. Pochettino then took charge of Tottenham in 2014, leading them to three consecutive top-three finishes and a second-place finish in the 2016/17 campaign. His tenure at the North London club also saw them reach the UEFA Champions League final in 2019.

After leaving Tottenham in 2019, Pochettino managed Paris Saint-Germain, winning the Ligue 1 title, Coupe de France, and Trophée des Champions. He also coached Chelsea in the 2023/24 season, guiding the team to sixth place in the Premier League and a League Cup final loss to Liverpool. Pochettino took over the United States men's national team in September 2024, aiming to prepare them for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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