Mauricio Pochettino has agreed to take charge of Manchester United’s men’s first team as head coach from November 18, following an agreement between the club and the United States Soccer Federation (USSF).

The agreement will see the Argentine manager and his coaching staff released from their responsibilities with the United States Men’s National Team (USMNT) following the conclusion of their current commitments.

Pochettino is widely recognised for his high-intensity, attacking style of football, emphasis on building cohesive teams and proven ability to develop individual players.

The 53-year-old has enjoyed a distinguished managerial career across several of Europe’s top leagues. He began his coaching journey at Espanyol in 2009 before moving to Southampton, where he guided the club to a record Premier League points tally in 2014.

His subsequent five full seasons at Tottenham Hotspur marked one of the most successful periods in the club’s recent history. Under his leadership, Spurs became regular UEFA Champions League contenders, securing qualification for the competition in four consecutive seasons and reaching their first-ever Champions League final in 2019.

In 2021, Pochettino took over at Paris Saint-Germain, where he won the Ligue 1 title, Coupe de France and Trophée des Champions before moving to Chelsea in 2023.

Most recently, he led the United States Men’s National Team to the Round of 16 at the FIFA World Cup.

His appointment represents a significant move for Manchester United as the club looks to strengthen its leadership and competitiveness under a manager with extensive experience at the highest level of the game.