Pochettino's Past Achievements as He Takes Over Manchester United

Mauricio Pochettino is set to embark on a new chapter at Manchester United, bringing with him an extensive coaching background spanning six teams, 685 matches, and three major trophies. The Argentine tactician was officially appointed as the Red Devils' head coach on Friday, stepping into the role previously held by Michael Carrick, who was dismissed following the club's dismal start to the 2026/27 Premier League season. Manchester United confirmed that Pochettino and his coaching team would join the club after fulfilling their obligations with the United States men’s national team.

His arrival comes at a challenging time for the Old Trafford outfit, currently languishing in 18th position in the Premier League. The club has managed a mere eight points from their opening ten fixtures, securing only one victory so far this campaign. The 54-year-old manager has overseen six different teams throughout his senior coaching career. These include Spanish side Espanyol, English clubs Southampton, Tottenham Hotspur, and Chelsea, French giants Paris Saint-Germain, and most recently, the United States national team.

Pochettino commenced his managerial journey with Espanyol in January 2009, spending close to four years there before making the switch to Southampton in January 2013. At Southampton, he quickly made a significant impression in the Premier League, guiding the team to an eighth-place finish in the 2013/14 season with 56 points, a result that equalled the club's then-best performance in the competition. His strong showings at Southampton earned him the Tottenham job in 2014, a period widely regarded as the most notable phase of his coaching career.

During his tenure at Spurs, Pochettino led the North London club to three successive top-three finishes in the Premier League between 2015 and 2018, including a second-place achievement in the 2016/17 campaign where they amassed 86 points. He also guided Tottenham to their inaugural UEFA Champions League final in 2019, though they ultimately lost 2-0 to Liverpool in Madrid, missing out on their first European Cup title.

After departing Tottenham in November 2019, Pochettino took the reins at Paris Saint-Germain in January 2021. With the French powerhouse, he secured three significant trophies: the Ligue 1 title, the Coupe de France, and the Trophée des Champions. During this time, he also had the opportunity to manage some of football's biggest stars, such as Lionel Messi, Neymar, and Kylian Mbappé. He left PSG in July 2022 before making another return to England to manage Chelsea for the 2023/24 season. There, he steered the London club to a sixth-place finish in the Premier League and reached the final of the League Cup, where they were again defeated by Liverpool.

Pochettino then assumed control of the United States men’s national team in September 2024, with a primary focus on preparing them for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Under his leadership, the American squad advanced to the tournament's round of 16, establishing a new national record for the most wins achieved by the country at a single World Cup. The former Argentina international defender, who represented his nation at the 2002 World Cup, is renowned for his high-pressing, attacking style of play, coupled with a strong emphasis on developing young talent.