Manchester United have confirmed Mauricio Pochettino as their new manager, replacing Michael Carrick, who was sacked during the international break with the club in the relegation zone.
The 54-year-old Argentine has signed a two-and-a-half-year contract and will arrive at Old Trafford after the international break, having been bought out of his contract with the United States men's national team. He will oversee two Concacaf Nations League matches against Haiti before flying to Manchester on Wednesday.
Contract details and cost of the switch
Pochettino's contract is reportedly for two-and-a-half years, and he will take his first training session on Thursday before facing Liverpool at Anfield next Sunday in his first game in charge.
The move is reported to cost Manchester United £7 million to buy Pochettino out of his USA contract, after spending £5 million on relieving Carrick and his staff of their duties. The same managerial switch would have cost nothing in the summer, with both managers then out of contract.
Pochettino's previous links and upcoming fixtures
Pochettino becomes United's eighth permanent manager since Sir Alex Ferguson retired in 2013. He was previously close to taking the job, having dined with Ferguson while Tottenham manager a decade ago, but the club opted for Jose Mourinho instead.
Unlike United's most recent managerial appointments, Pochettino brings extensive Premier League experience, though he has not won a major trophy. His knowledge of the league and record of improving players are seen as key assets for the club at this stage.
His side will face Sporting in the Champions League just three days after the trip to Anfield, followed by fixtures against Brentford and Newcastle.
