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Mauricio Pochettino era begins as Manchester United appoint Argentine as manager

Mauricio Pochettino is all set for a return to the Premier League as Manchester United appointed the Argentine as head coach on Friday after sacking Michael Carrick. Pochettino, who is with the United States national team, will remain with Team USA for their upcoming matches against Haiti before joining Manchester United from next Wednesday. The Old Trafford club are in a desperate situation; the…

Mauricio Pochettino era begins as Manchester United appoint Argentine as manager

Manchester United has appointed Mauricio Pochettino as their new head coach, marking the Argentine's return to the Premier League. Pochettino, currently with the United States national team, will join United from next Wednesday after completing his commitments with Team USA. The club described him as renowned for his high-intensity, attacking style of football, dedication to building strong, cohesive teams, and his outstanding record of developing individual players.

Pochettino will take over at Old Trafford, where United is currently in the relegation zone after a disappointing start to the league campaign. The 54-year-old has managed the United States men's national team to the last 16 of the World Cup and led Tottenham Hotspur to the Champions League final in 2019.

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