Man United appoint Pochettino new head coach

Manchester United has announced the appointment of Mauricio Pochettino as their new head coach, effective November 18. The Argentine manager, previously the manager of Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur, and Paris Saint-Germain, will take charge at the English Premier League club after his tenure with the US men's national team concludes.

United's statement highlighted Pochettino's high-intensity, attacking style of play, his ability to build cohesive teams, and his track record of developing individual players. Pochettino's managerial career began in 2009 at Espanyol, where he later led Southampton to a record Premier League points tally in 2014. At Tottenham, he helped the team qualify for the UEFA Champions League four times consecutively and reach the final in 2019.

Pochettino also led Paris Saint-Germain to domestic titles before managing Chelsea, where he guided the team to the Round of 16 at the 2022 FIFA World Cup. His appointment signifies a return to club management following his time with the US national team.