He has left the US men’s national team to become Manchester United’s head coach after Michael Carrick’s dismissal. Manchester United have confirmed they have reached an agreement with Argentinian coach Mauricio Pochettino to take over the men’s team in the ongoing 2026-27 season. Mauricio Pochettino, head coach of the United States since 2024 and tipped for several days to become Manchester United's new manager, will officially take charge of the Red Devils.