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Manchester United have appointed former Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino as their new head coach following the dismissal of Michael Carrick.
The Premier League club announced the appointment on Friday, confirming that the Argentine and his backroom staff would take charge from November 18.
United said they had reached an agreement with the United States Soccer Federation to release Pochettino and his staff after they complete their responsibilities with the US men’s national team.
“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,” the club said in a statement.
Describing the new manager’s qualities, United said Pochettino was known for his attacking football, ability to build cohesive teams and record of developing players.
“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,” the statement added.
Pochettino’s appointment comes as United struggle in the Premier League, with the club languishing in the relegation zone after recording just one victory in their opening 10 matches.
