Mauricio Pochettino has been named Manchester United's new head coach, succeeding Michael Carrick. The Argentine described the decision to leave his role as boss of the USA national team as "one of the most difficult" of his career, breaking down in tears during his first news conference.
United secured Pochettino's services by paying a release clause in the region of £7.4m from his USA contract, with an additional payment for his backroom staff. He had only signed a new four-year deal with the USA in the summer but stated that the opportunity to manage at Old Trafford was too significant to decline.
Pochettino inherits a team in 18th place in the Premier League, having won just one of their last 10 league matches this season. His first game at the helm will be an away fixture against Liverpool on 22 November.
Michael Carrick, who was sacked on Thursday after United's worst start to a domestic campaign in 40 years, released a statement expressing his gratitude to the club's fans.