Mauricio Pochettino confirmed as new Manchester United manager

The Argentine will succeed Michael Carrick who was sacked on Thursday.

Manchester United are set to agree a two-and-a-half-year contract with Mauricio Pochettino to succeed Michael Carrick. Pic: Nick Potts/Press Association.

Manchester United have reached an agreement for Mauricio Pochettino to become their new head coach.

The Red Devils have agreed a deal which releases the Argentinian and his coaching staff from their duties with the United States national team after their two matches against Haiti on Saturday and next Tuesday.