Pochettino, who has been linked with the United job on several previous occasions, has a huge task to revive the 20-time English champions, who have endured their worst-ever start to a Premier League campaign.
Mauricio Pochettino was named Manchester United's new manager on Friday, tasked with reviving the struggling giants following the dismissal of Michael Carrick.
The Red Devils issued a statement saying the USA coach, who has extensive experience in the Premier League, would take charge from November 18 following two matches against Haiti.
The 54-year-old is understood to have signed a two-and-a-half-year deal at Old Trafford, taking him through to the end of the 2028/29 season.
"The club has reached an agreement with the US soccer federation for Mauricio and his staff to be released after the conclusion of their responsibilities with the US men's national team," United said.
"The Argentinian is renowned for his high-intensity, attacking style of football, his dedication to building strong, cohesive teams and his outstanding record of developing individual players.
"Pochettino has consistently performed at the highest level of football across multiple leagues."
Pochettino, who led the United States to the last-16 of the World Cup on home soil earlier this year, said in a statement released by US Soccer that the job with the national team had been "one of the greatest…
