Man Utd's Mauricio Pochettino Pursuit and Michael Carrick Decisions
United are finalizing Pochettino’s deal after identifying a $10 million release clause in his U.S. contract, officials said.
- On Thursday, Manchester United sacked head coach Michael Carrick after winning just one of his opening 10 league matches, reaching a verbal agreement with United States national team manager Mauricio Pochettino to replace him.
- Carrick's departure follows United's worst domestic start since 1986, with the club languishing 18th in the Premier League table after securing only one victory in ten matches this season.
- To release Pochettino from his contract, United will pay $10 million compensation to the United States Soccer Federation, with the manager expected to sign a deal running through 2029.
- Former captain Gary Neville warned Pochettino to demand defensive reinforcements, describing United's current setup as 'the worst back four in the Premier League' and urging guarantees before accepting the role.
- Pochettino remains with the United States for Concacaf Nations League quarter-final matches against Haiti on Saturday and Tuesday before taking charge of United's trip to face Liverpool at Anfield on November 22.
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