Mauricio Pochettino appointed Manchester United head coach

Manchester United announced on Friday that Argentine coach Mauricio Pochettino will become the club's head coach, succeeding Michael Carrick, who was dismissed after a 1-5-4 start to the Premier League season. The 54-year-old will leave his position with the U.S. national team, which he signed to lead through the 2030 World Cup, and take over at Old Trafford before United's upcoming match against Liverpool on November 22. United currently sit 18th in the 20-team league, having struggled in the first ten games. Pochettino and his staff will remain with the U.S. side for the CONCACAF Nations League quarter-finals against Haiti on Saturday and Tuesday.

"We are excited to welcome Mauricio and his team and look forward to the work ahead," a Manchester United spokesperson said.

The U.S. Soccer Federation confirmed that Pochettino will depart for England next week, ending his brief tenure with the national team.