Mauricio Pochettino is officially the new Manchester United manager after the club made the announcement known today.
Talks was ongoing earlier with the United States of America to pay off the release clause which would enable the Premier League side completes the move.
The whole situation is resolved and officially announcement confirmed by Manchester United. Mauricio Pochettino comes in following the sacking of Michael Carrick yesterday.
The Old Trafford club are looking at another direction and hoping things can get back to normal after this new appointment.
The Argentina international signed a two-year and half contract which will keep him at Old Trafford until 2029 as the club’s manager.
Manchester United made the official announcement saying: “The club has reached an agreement with the U.S. Soccer Federation for Mauricio and his staff to be released after the conclusion of their responsibilities with the U.S. Men’s National Team.
“The Argentinian is renowned for his high-intensity, attacking style of football, his dedication to building strong, cohesive teams and his outstanding record of developing individual players.
“Pochettino has consistently performed at the highest level of football across multiple leagues.
“He began his coaching career with Espanyol in 2009 before joining Southampton and achieving a club-record Premier League points tally in 2014.
“During five full seasons at Tottenham Hotspur, Pochettino established the club as regular UEFA Champions League contenders, securing qualification in four consecutive seasons and leading the club to its first final in the competition in 2019.
“In 2021, he joined Paris Saint-Germain, where he won the Ligue 1 title, the Coupe de France and the Trophée des Champions before joining Chelsea in 2023.
“Most recently he led the U.S. Men’s National Team to the Round of 16 at the FIFA World Cup.
For the meanwhile, the new boss will remain with the United States of America national team ahead of their games for the international break.
Mauricio Pochettino will immediately join the Manchester United team after his final game for the United States to commence training for Liverpool clash.
