Man United finalise Pochettino deal after Carrick dismissal

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Manchester United are finalising a deal to appoint Mauricio Pochettino as their new manager following the dismissal of Michael Carrick, ...

Manchester United are finalising a deal to appoint Mauricio Pochettino as their new manager following the dismissal of Michael Carrick, with the Argentine expected to take charge at Old Trafford later this month.

An agreement has reportedly been reached for Pochettino and his backroom staff to replace Carrick, while the former Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea manager has informed the United States Soccer Federation of his desire to take the Manchester United job.

United chief executive Omar Berrada has made formal contact with US officials to confirm the existence of a £7 million release clause in Pochettino’s contract and the club’s intention to activate it.

Pochettino recently signed a contract extension to remain head coach of the United States men’s national team until the 2030 FIFA World Cup.

However, the 54-year-old is understood to be interested in returning to club management, with United keen to complete the appointment as quickly as possible.

The Premier League club reportedly wants to respect Pochettino’s commitments to the US national team. The Argentine is therefore expected to remain in charge for the Americans’ forthcoming matches against Haiti before moving to Manchester.

He is expected to arrive at the club to take training on either November 18 or 19.

Pochettino’s appointment follows United’s decision to sack Carrick after a disappointing start to the 2026/2027 season.

Carrick was initially appointed interim head coach in January 2026 before earning a permanent contract after guiding United to third place in the Premier League last season.

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