Manchester United has a new leader in the dugout.
The club announced on Friday that Mauricio Pochettino has agreed to become the next “head coach” of the men’s first team, and he will begin his duties beginning November 19 following his last game in charge of the United States men’s national team.
“There’s not too many opportunities that can happen in your career the size of Manchester United, and when that happens, it’s
difficult to turn down,” Pochettino said in a press conference with the USMNT. “It’s a really tough decision, but at the same time we are excited for that step.”
Pochettino has had a long flirtation with United, and didn’t much keep it a secret that he desired the Old Trafford job. He interviewed multiple times for the position, but it never advanced beyond initial talks over the course of his club career, which included just over five seasons with Tottenham Hotspur, one and a half seasons with Paris Saint-Germain and one with Chelsea. He led PSG to the 2021 Coupe de France and the 2021-22 Ligue 1 title.
