Manchester United have confirmed the appointment of Mauricio Pochettino as their new manager, bringing an end to the club’s search for a permanent successor to Michael Carrick.

The Argentine tactician is expected to take charge at Old Trafford after completing his commitments with the United States men’s national team, which he currently manages.

Pochettino has agreed a two-and-a-half-year contract with the Premier League giants, replacing Carrick, who was dismissed on Thursday following a disappointing run of results that left United in the relegation zone.

The 54-year-old will oversee the United States’ two remaining Concacaf Nations League fixtures against Haiti on Saturday and Tuesday before officially beginning his new assignment in England.

His first match in charge of United is expected to be the Premier League clash against Liverpool at Anfield on November 22.

United’s decision to turn to Pochettino follows a difficult start to the campaign, with the club recording just three victories in 15 matches across all competitions.

Carrick’s dismissal came after United’s disappointing league performances, despite having guided the club to a third-place finish last season and secured Champions League qualification.

Pochettino arrives with considerable Premier League experience, having previously managed Southampton, Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea. He also enjoyed a spell at Paris Saint-Germain, where he won the French Ligue 1 title.

His most notable achievement in England came during his time at Tottenham, whom he guided to the 2019 UEFA Champions League final, although they lost 2-0 to Liverpool.

At Old Trafford, the former Argentina international faces the challenge of restoring United’s competitiveness, rebuilding confidence within the squad and steering the club away from the relegation battle.

The appointment also represents a return to club football for Pochettino after two years in charge of the United States national team, which he led through the 2026 FIFA World Cup.