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

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Mauricio Pochettino will leave his role as head coach of the United States men’s national team to take charge of Manchester United, replacing Michael Carrick. squad in their upcoming CONCACAF Nations League quarter-final legs against Haiti before officially assuming control at Old Trafford on November 18. British media reported that Pochettino has signed a contract through 2029, with United paying approximately $10 million in compensation to release him from his U.S.

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  • Mauricio Pochettino will leave his role as head coach of the United States men’s national…: Mauricio Pochettino will leave his role as head coach of the United States men’s national team to take charge of Manchester United, replacing Michael Carrick.
  • squad in their upcoming CONCACAF Nations League quarter-final legs against Haiti before o…: squad in their upcoming CONCACAF Nations League quarter-final legs against Haiti before officially assuming control at Old Trafford on November 18.
  • British media reported that Pochettino has signed a contract through 2029, with United pa…: British media reported that Pochettino has signed a contract through 2029, with United paying approximately $10 million in compensation to release him from his U.S.

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Nov 13 : Mauricio Pochettino will leave his post as US national team coach to take over at Manchester United, the two sides announced on Friday, 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 November 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 November 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…

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