Mauricio Pochettino Takes Over Manchester United on 2029 Deal
Mauricio Pochettino has taken the helm at Manchester United on a contract running until 2029, stepping down as head coach of the United States to rescue the English giants from the Premier League relegation zone. The 54-year-old manager inherits a struggling squad currently sitting 18th in the table after enduring their worst start to a top-flight season since 1986-87.
The twenty-times English champions have managed just one win in their last ten league matches and sit only one point above bottom-placed Crystal Palace. Pochettino will officially start his new role on November 18, following his commitments leading the United States in their upcoming CONCACAF Nations League quarter-final legs against Haiti.
“Not too many opportunities can happen in your career like Manchester United and, of course, when that arrives it is difficult to turn down,” Pochettino told reporters, visibly emotional and wiping away tears when discussing his departure from the US national team.
He takes over a team that has secured only three victories across 15 matches in all competitions this season, culminating in supporters booing players off the pitch after a recent defeat to Bournemouth. The club has gone without a league title since 2013, leaving the incoming coach under immense scrutiny to restore stability and a distinct footballing identity to a dressing room lacking in confidence.
Pochettino faces an immediate test upon arrival, preparing his new squad for a high-profile fixture against arch-rivals Liverpool at Anfield on November 22.
