Mauricio Pochettino’s switch from USA to Manchester United confirmed

Mauricio Pochettino’s move from the United States men’s national team to Manchester United has been confirmed. He will lead the US through two final Concacaf Nations League matches before taking charge at United, where his first match is scheduled to be against Liverpool next Sunday. The appointment comes as United sit in the Premier League relegation zone after a poor start to the season.

Pochettino has signed a two-and-a-half-year contract to replace Michael Carrick, who was dismissed on Thursday. United are reportedly paying US Soccer about $10m (£7.5m), plus a fee for Pochettino’s long-time assistants. He leaves the US with a record of 21 wins, 12 defeats and two draws, having guided the team to the World Cup last 16, though his tenure also included disappointing tournament results and questions over his relationship with some players.