Manchester United release official statement as Newcastle United impacted
Manchester United will have a new manager when they take on Newcastle United early next month.
Newcastle United are set to face a different test against Manchester United than they perhaps expected only a few days ago.
Man United this week confirmed the sacking of Wallsend-born Michael Carrick after just one from their opening 10 Premier League matches left them 18th in the table.
And it hasn’t taken long for the Red Devils to announce Carrick’s replacement, with former Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino agreeing to take over from Wednesday next week.
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Pochettino is currently in charge of the United States national team and will oversee their CONCACAF Nations League double-header against Haiti before flying into Manchester.
Manchester United official statement confirms Mauricio Pochettino appointment
A club statement on Friday read: “Mauricio Pochettino has agreed to become the Manchester United men’s head coach from 18 November.
“The club has reached an agreement with the U.S. Soccer Federation for Mauricio and his staff to be released after the conclusion of their responsibilities with the U.S. Men’s National Team.
“The Argentinian is renowned for his high-intensity, attacking style of football, his dedication to building strong, cohesive teams and his outstanding record of developing individual players.
“Pochettino has consistently performed at the highest level of football across multiple leagues. He began his coaching career with Espanyol in 2009 before joining Southampton and achieving a club-record Premier League points tally in 2014.
“During five full seasons at Tottenham Hotspur, Pochettino established the club as regular UEFA Champions League contenders, securing qualification in four consecutive seasons and leading the club to its first final in the competition in 2019.
“In 2021, he joined Paris Saint-Germain, where he won the Ligue 1 title, the Coupe de France and the Trophée des Champions before joining Chelsea in 2023. Most recently he led the U.S. Men’s National Team to the Round of 16 at the FIFA World Cup”
The 54-year-old’s first game in charge is away to Liverpool, followed by Sporting Lisbon, Brentford and Newcastle.
Indeed, Matthias Jaissle’s side will hope there is no new-manager bounce when the Red Devils visit St James’ Park on December 2.