Mauricio Pochettino announced as new Manchester United manager

Manchester United have appointed ⁠⁠Mauricio Pochettino as the new manager to replace the ⁠ sacked Michael Carrick , as the Premier League ⁠giants sit in the relegation zone after their worst start to a league ‌campaign in 40 years. Pochettino will lead the United States national team in their upcoming matches against Haiti before joining ⁠Man United, US ⁠Soccer said on Friday.

“The club has reached an agreement with the US ⁠Soccer Federation for Mauricio and ⁠his staff to ⁠be released after the conclusion of their responsibilities with the ‌US Men’s National Team,” United said in a ‌statement. Pochettino, a former Chelsea, Paris Saint-Germain, Tottenham Hotspur and Southampton manager, was the favourite for the managerial role at Old Trafford ever since rumours about Carrick’s departure hit the headlines.

The 54-year-old arrives at Old ⁠Trafford with United having earned one win and eight points from 10 Premier League games. They are 18th in the standings, one point above bottom side Crystal Palace.