Mauricio Pochettino Departs U.S. National Team to Coach Manchester United
Mauricio Pochettino has agreed to leave his role with the U.S. national team to become the new head coach of Manchester United, signing a 2 1/2-year contract with the English club.
West Palm Beach Fort Pierce, FL, November 13, 2026 — Mauricio Pochettino has reached an agreement to depart from his position with the U.S. national team. His next professional endeavor will be as the new head coach of Manchester United, an English football club.
The managerial change sees Pochettino commit to a contract spanning two and a half years with the prominent English club. Specific details regarding the timing of his departure from the U.S. national team and the commencement of his duties with Manchester United were not provided in the summary.
Pochettino’s previous role with the U.S. national team has concluded as he transitions to club management in one of Europe’s top leagues. The exact terms of his departure from the national team setup, including any transition plans or successor information, were not specified.
Manchester United has secured Pochettino’s services under a contract that extends for two and a half years. Further information regarding the contract’s financial terms, the official announcement date, or the start of his coaching tenure was not made available in the provided summary. The duration of the contract indicates a significant commitment from the club to Pochettino’s vision.
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