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When will Mauricio Pochettino start work as Manchester United manager?

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Gent, O. (2026, November 13). When will Mauricio Pochettino start work as Manchester United manager? Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/when-will-pochettino-start-work-man-utd-manger-b1304641.html

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Evening Standard · collected 2026-11-13 · by Oli Gent

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Mauricio Pochettino has agreed to a two-and-a-half-year contract to replace the former manager at Manchester United after a period of poor results left the club in the Premier League relegation zone. The article reports that Pochettino will remain with the USMNT to oversee two games against Haiti before starting his work at Old Trafford approximately 36 hours later on Thursday, November 19. He is expected to hold his first training session on November 20, leaving him with only two sessions before his debut match against Liverpool on November 22.
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Mauricio Pochettino has been hired as the head coach of Manchester United after agreeing to leave his position with the U.S. men’s national soccer team (USMNT). The English club appointed the Argentine manager to replace the sacked Michael Carrick as the team sits in 18th place in the Premier League, marking the worst start to a league campaign in 40 years for the 20-times champions. Pochettino took over the USMNT in 2024 and led the squad to a Round of 16 finish in the 2026 World Cup, even signing a contract just three months ago to lead the team through the 2030 World Cup. He is scheduled to complete his final commitments with the U.S. team, including two matches against Haiti in the CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinals, before starting his new role at Old Trafford next week. He will make his first appearance for Manchester United in a match against Liverpool at Anfield. While the U.S. Soccer Federation expressed confidence in its succession planning for key roles, the departure leaves a vacancy in a position he held for two years. Pochettino returns to the Premier League after previously managing Southampton, Tottenham, and Chelsea.

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Evening StandardThis outlet13 Nov

Mauricio Pochettino has agreed to a two-and-a-half-year contract to replace the former manager at Manchester United after a period of poor results left the club in the Premier League relegation zone. The article reports that Pochettino will remain with the USMNT to oversee two games against Haiti before starting his work at Old Trafford approximately 36 hours later on Thursday, November 19. He is expected to hold…

When will Mauricio Pochettino start work as Manchester United manager? (this article)11 articles from Evening Standard on this story
New York Post13 Nov

Mauricio Pochettino officially announced on Friday that he will leave his position as the U.S. men’s national team coach to join Manchester United. Despite signing a contract extension in August intended to keep him with the program through the 2030 World Cup, he departed after Manchester United activated a $10 million buyout clause included in his agreement. The report focuses on Pochettino's emotional…

Manchester United job was too good to turn down: Mauricio Pochettino →5 articles from New York Post on this story
The Guardian13 Nov

Mauricio Pochettino held an emotional press conference at the US Soccer national training center on Friday to announce his departure from the US men's national team for a new role at Manchester United. The Argentinian coach revealed that the opportunity arose rapidly after initial contact between the two parties began just last Sunday, leading to a last-minute agreement to remain with the federation for two upcoming…

Tearful Pochettino says United job was ‘difficult to turn down’ in USMNT farewell →4 articles from The Guardian on this story
Al Jazeera14 Nov

Mauricio Pochettino is preparing to leave US football to become the new manager of Manchester United. The club has hired the former Tottenham and Chelsea manager to attempt to revive their season while the team currently sits in 18th place in the Premier League. This report focuses on Pochettino's emotional departure from the United States and his move to the struggling English club.

Pochettino bids emotional farewell to US football ahead of Man Utd move →2 articles from Al Jazeera on this story
Toronto Star13 Nov

Mauricio Pochettino has been hired as Manchester United’s new head coach, agreeing to leave his role with the U.S. national team to revitalize the struggling English club. Manchester United, which currently sits 18th in the Premier League after 10 games, signed Pochettino to a 2 1/2-year contract, making him their eighth permanent coach since Alex Ferguson retired in 2013. Pochettino will officially start his new…

Man United hires Mauricio Pochettino, who leaves US job with task of reviving former power →
NPR13 Nov

Manchester United has appointed Mauricio Pochettino as its new manager, following his tenure as the coach of the U.S. men's national soccer team. Pochettino led the U.S. to a Round of 16 finish at the 2026 World Cup, where he achieved a record three wins for the national team and won the first knockout-round game since 2002. The report highlights Pochettino's career transition from his previous high-profile roles at…

Manchester United names USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino as its manager →
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BBC13 Nov

Mauricio Pochettino will leave his role as the USA national team head coach to become Manchester United's new manager after signing a two-and-a-half-year contract. United paid a release clause of approximately £7.4 million to secure his move, which follows his leadership of the USA team during matches against Haiti on November 14 and 18. The report focuses on Pochettino's emotional reaction to the move and the…

Tearful Pochettino on 'difficult' decision to leave USA for Man Utd →
ABC News (AU)13 Nov

Mauricio Pochettino has signed a two-and-a-half-year contract to become the new manager of Manchester United, a club currently sitting in 18th place in the Premier League after its worst start in 40 years. The Argentine coach will lead the United side starting November 18, beginning with a match against Liverpool, after choosing to leave his role with the US national team. The report focuses on the emotional nature…

Tears for Pochettino as Man Utd turn to former Spurs boss →

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Who will be on Mauricio Pochettino’s backroom team at Manchester United? Evening Standard · stated as fact

How will the USMNT replace Mauricio Pochettino? There’s no clear answer The Guardian · stated as fact

USMNT players give Mauricio Pochettino his flowers before Manchester United exit New York Post · stated as fact

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“The articles discuss different points in time regarding Pochettino's potential appointment as Manchester United's manager, with Article A focusing on the agreement of a contract and Article B discussing the initial formal contact and delay in starting.”
The Guardian
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“While both articles discuss Pochettino potentially moving from the USMNT to Manchester United, Article A is about his interest and the mutual understanding, while Article B is about the confirmation of his hiring and contract details, indicating a progression to a different specific event.”
Evening Standard
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“The articles refer to the agreement and discussions leading to Pochettino becoming the new Manchester United manager, but they are not reporting the same specific moment or incident; Article A discusses the ongoing talks and agreement, while Article B focuses on the aftermath and specifics of the contract.”
Al Jazeera
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“Article A discusses the hiring process and contract negotiations, while Article B announces Pochettino as the new manager and mentions his interim role with the US national team.”

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Oli Gent
164 article(s) here · 1 carrying a prediction
It was an interim role and they asked me what I would do once it was over.
Now, Pochettino, 54, will take the reins at Old Trafford, succeeding Michael Carrick, who was sacked on Wednesday after a run of 11 matches bearing just one win.
Former Tottenham and Chelsea boss Pochettino has been sounded out as INEOS’ preferred candidate, ahead of other potential options that were previously reported, like Eddie Howe, Antonio Conte and Julian Nagelsmann, and has agreed a two-and-a-half-year contract to replace Carrick Pochettino will not come cheap, though, with United triggering the £7million clause in his contract with US Soccer to bring him to Old Trafford. But, when will Pochettino start work as manager?
The Argentine is currently the head coach of the United States, but it was reported by BBC Sport that United were willing to trigger the £7million clause in his contract with US Soccer to bring him to Old Trafford.
Palace have won just once in their last eight games across all competitions - in the Carabao Cup last 16 against fellow strugglers Fulham. Former Spurs and Brentford boss Frank is the frontrunner to take over from Sage, in what would be a first foray back into management since his sacking by Tottenham back in February, when he was dismissed after only eight months at the helm and two wins in 17 games. More to follow
“He missed the fitness to be ready for today but we are expecting that he will be back after the international break.
The club added: “Michael is, and always will be, a Manchester United legend.
Manchester United have made the decision to sack Michael Carrick, with reports first emerging on Monday evening that club chiefs are ready to part ways and work will begin on identifying a replacement.
The Red Devils look set to part company with under-fire head coach Michael Carrick this week, according to widespread reports, with a crisis meeting set to be held in Monaco on Wednesday with club executives including Sir Jim Ratcliffe, Omar Berrada and Jason Wilcox
The 34-year-old has been the Reds’ go-to No1 since his arrival, and he has played under three managers in his time there. Questions have been raised over whether Alisson will remain a Liverpool player beyond this season, with no news of a contract extension as of yet.
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Champions League Chelsea Premier League The Red Devils Tottenham

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Pochettino PERSON · 6× Premier League ORG · 2× Antonio Conte PERSON · 1× Champions League ORG · 1× Chelsea ORG · 1× Eddie Howe PERSON · 1× INEOS ORG · 1× Julian Nagelsmann PERSON · 1× The Red Devils ORG · 1× Tottenham ORG · 1×

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Former Tottenham and Chelsea boss Pochettino has been sounded out as INEOS’ preferred candidate, ahead of other potential options that were previously reported, like Eddie Howe, Antonio Conte and Julian Nagelsmann, and has agreed a two-and-a-half-year contract to replace Carrick Pochettino will not come cheap, though, with United triggering the £7million clause in his contract with US Soccer to bring him to Old Trafford. But, when will Pochettino start work as manager?
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-11-14
Former Tottenham and Chelsea boss Pochettino has been sounded out as INEOS’ preferred candidate, ahead of other potential options that were previously reported, like Eddie Howe, Antonio Conte and Julian Nagelsmann, and has agreed a two-and-a-half-year contract to replace Carrick Pochettino will not come cheap, though, with United triggering the £7million clause in his contract with US Soccer to bring him to Old Trafford. But, when will Pochettino start work as manager?
2026-11-14 · Evening Standard
When will Mauricio Pochettino start work as Manchester United manager? · assertive framing

Claims (6 extracted, 0 hedged)

The Red Devils parted company with the former midfielder after a run of one win in 11 games in all competitions, with the club mired in the Premier League relegation zone and 17th in the Champions League table. asserted
club → part → table
Former Tottenham and Chelsea boss Pochettino has been sounded out as INEOS’ preferred candidate, ahead of other potential options that were previously reported, like Eddie Howe, Antonio Conte and Julian Nagelsmann, and has agreed a two-and-a-half-year contract to replace Carrick Pochettino will not come cheap, though, with United triggering the £7million clause in his contract with US Soccer to bring him to Old Trafford. But, when will Pochettino start work as manager? asserted
Pochettino → sound → manager
The Athletic have confirmed that Pochettino will stay to oversee the double-header before starting work at Old Trafford around 36 hours later on Thursday, November 19. asserted
Pochettino → confirm → Thursday
Pochettino is expected to hold his first training session with the squad on Friday, 20 November, reports TEAMtalk. asserted
TEAMtalk → expect → Friday
That would give the Argentine just two training sessions with his new players before his first match in charge – the Premier League trip to Liverpool on Sunday, November 22. asserted
That → give → Sunday
Pochettino is expected to bring four members of his backroom staff with him to Manchester as he prepares for a return to English football. asserted
he → expect → football
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