The former Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur manager is set to take charge from November 18.

The Premier League club announced the appointment on Friday. It confirmed that it had reached an agreement with the United States Soccer Federation for Pochettino and his coaching staff to leave the US men’s national team after completing their responsibilities.

In a statement published on its official website, United described Pochettino as a coach renowned for his high intensity, attacking style of football. It also praised his ability to build cohesive teams and his record of developing individual players.

His appointment marks a return to club management after his spell with the United States national team. He is now tasked with leading Manchester United out of a difficult start to the season.

Pochettino will lead the United States in their upcoming matches against Haiti before joining Manchester United. He will take charge of the US team in the CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinals against Haiti on Saturday and Tuesday.

He replaces Michael Carrick, who was sacked on Thursday. Carrick led the team to one Premier League win, five draws and four losses. That was United’s worst league start in 40 years. United are in the relegation zone after 10 games of the Premier League season.

Pochettino took over the US team in the fall of 2024. He led the co host Americans to the round of 16 at this year’s World Cup. He will take over at United ahead of the November 22 match at Liverpool.