Mauricio Pochettino to make unprecedented Man United move that hasn't happened in club's 148-year history

Mauricio Pochettino is set to make Manchester United history with a progressive move involving his coaching staff after signing to take the reins at Old Trafford.

Pochettino is leaving his post as manager of the United States national team to return to the Premier League, replacing Michael Carrick after he was sacked last week.

The Argentine has one more game in charge of the USMNT but has signed a two-and-a-half year contract with United.

Carrick's entire backroom staff have also been relieved of their duties by United, with Pochettino bringing in his trusty assistants Jesus Perez and Miguel D’Agostino as well as long-time goalkeeping coach Toni Jimenez.

Mauricio Pochettino to make unprecedented coaching staff call at Man United

Pochettino's son Sebastiano will also come in as a fitness coach. Charlie Owen has been the fitness coach at United since 2019, being promoted following Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's appointment.

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However, reports have also claimed that there could be a historic hire in the form of Silvia Tuya, who will become the first ever female member of United's backroom staff in their 148-year history.

A Bola, citing reports by The Guardian, said that Tuya is expected to follow Pochettino to Carrington.

Tuya is a strength and conditioning coach who joined Pochettino's USMNT staff as a new addition, announcing her move in October 2027 by taking to X and writing, "Very happy to join Pochettino's staff as a strength and conditioning coach for the U.S. Men's National Soccer Team."

Silvia Tuya was the first female member of the USMNT backroom staff. Image: X/@SilviaTuya_

Who is rumoured new Man United coach Silvia Tuya?

The Spaniard has a PhD in sport science after studying at university in Barcelona, which included a research placement in Leeds.

She began working as a strength and conditioning coach at Levante Las Planas' women's football team, as well as doing personal training for athletes.

Tuya has worked as a lecturer, passing on her knowledge to those who are looking to follow her into the same field.

Explaining her role in detail, Tuya's LinkedIn bio states that she is a "Strength and conditioning coach of team sports athletes, specialist in strength training using inertial technology and movement variability. Current research in the analysis of movement variability, performance, and assymetries in team sports using wearable sensors."

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She can speak Catalan, Spanish and English and previously won an award for "the best academic record in the Master's in Sports Performance: Technification and High Level".

Tuya's role at United will be an important one as she looks to ensure the players are fit and sharp enough to meet Pochettino's demands.

The former Spurs and Chelsea boss is known for his high-pressing style, which requires players to run.

Jack Cork, who played for Pochettino in his first job in England at Spurs, infamously said it felt like you needed "two hearts" to play for him.

Tuya might just have her work cut out though as this season, United are 19th for total distance covered and for average max speed in the Premier League, as well as 17th for high-speed running distance.