Pochettino to leave US team and take charge of struggling Man United

Mauricio Pochettino will leave his post as US national team coach to take over at Manchester United, the two sides announced on Friday (Nov 13), with the Argentine replacing Michael Carrick as the Premier League club sits in the relegation zone.

Pochettino will lead the United States in their upcoming quarter-final legs against Haiti in the CONCACAF Nations League before joining Manchester United, US Soccer said.

"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.

United said Pochettino would take charge from Nov 18, with British media reporting he had signed a contract until 2029.

His first match in charge will be an acid test against rivals Liverpool at Anfield on Nov 22.

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.

United have won only three of their 15 matches across all competitions and have endured their worst start to a league campaign in four decades.

Carrick's departure followed a 4-4 home draw with Aston Villa two weeks after a humiliating 3-0 home defeat by Bournemouth that left supporters questioning the club's direction.

Pochettino returns to club football after two years in charge of the United States men's national team, where he guided the 2026 World Cup co-hosts to the last 16 before their campaign ended in defeat by Belgium.

"The opportunity to represent the USA crest was one of the greatest honours of my career," Pochettino said in a statement.

"We are so grateful to the players for their commitment,