Mauricio Pochettino appointed Manchester United manager on a two-and-a-half-year deal, replacing Michael Carrick, as he takes on the task of reviving the struggling Premier League giants

MAURICIO POCHETTINO was appointed as Manchester United’s new manager on Friday, tasked with reviving the struggling giants following the dismissal of Michael Carrick.

The former Tottenham, Paris Saint-Germain and Chelsea boss, currently in charge of the US men’s team, will take up his position on November 18 following two CONCACAF Nations League matches against Haiti.

The 54-year-old is understood to have signed a two-and-a-half-year deal at Old Trafford, taking him through to the end of the 2028/29 season.