Mauricio Pochettino has been named as the new manager of Manchester United.
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Mauricio Pochettino has been confirmed as the next head coach of Manchester United, the team announced on social media on Friday.

The experienced head coach takes over from Michael Carrick, who was fired by the club on Thursday.

Pochettino will continue in his current position as US Men’s National Team (USMNT) head coach for this international break before crossing over the Atlantic to take charge of the Red Devils.