It's official: Pochettino to Manchester United after his last two games against Haiti

Mauricio Pochettino will become Manchester United's head coach on November 18, the English club announced on Friday, November 13. Before leaving, the Argentine will lead the United States one last time in the two Concacaf Nations League quarterfinals against Haiti, on Saturday, November 14, and Tuesday, November 17.

Pochettino, 54, has signed a two-and-a-half-year contract. He replaces Michael Carrick, who was sacked on Thursday after just 15 games, with the club 18th in the Premier League and only one league win this season.

A $10 million clause

Manchester United paid the $10 million release clause in Pochettino's contract with the U.S. Soccer Federation. Club CEO Omar Berrada had informed the federation on Wednesday.

In its statement, the club describes Pochettino as "renowned for his high-intensity, attacking style of football" and for developing individual players. He has previously coached Southampton, Tottenham, Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain.

Haiti, his final opponent

The two games against the Grenadiers will therefore be Pochettino's last in charge of the U.S. team, which he has led since September 2024. He will report to the Carrington training ground on Wednesday, November 18. His first game in charge of Manchester United is scheduled for November 22, away at Liverpool.

"The opportunity to represent the USA crest was one of the greatest honors of my career," Pochettino said. U.S. Soccer has not yet named his successor. Steve Cherundolo will lead the December camp.