Pochettino Set to Join United on Two-and-a-Half-Year Deal
Manchester United will pay a reported $10 million buyout to hire Mauricio Pochettino, who has agreed a two-and-a-half year deal.
- On Friday, Manchester United agreed to a two-and-a-half-year contract with Mauricio Pochettino to succeed Michael Carrick, who was dismissed on Thursday after a poor start to the 2026/27 season.
- Manchester United sacked Carrick on Thursday as the team languished 18th in the Premier League with just one win in 10 games, forcing club bosses to act decisively.
- Pochettino will receive a deal keeping him at Old Trafford through 2029, while Manchester United pays $10 million to Soccer plus $2 million for his coaching team's departure.
- Before joining Old Trafford, the 54-year-old will manage the United States team in CONCACAF Nations League quarter-final matches against Haiti on Saturday and next Tuesday.
- The United States Soccer Federation is reportedly targeting former Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola to replace Pochettino, who departs after managing the USA team since September 2024.
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Here are the details of the contract that Mauricio Pochettino will sign when he officially becomes Manchester United manager.
Mauricio Pochettino is close to starting a new chapter in his career after signing a contract to become the new manager of Manchester United. The Argentine coach has reached a final agreement with the English giants, while the contract documents have already been sent and signed by both parties. The news was announced by the famous transfer journalist, Fabrizio Romano, who reports that Manchester United are expected to make the appointment of Po…
Mauricio Pochettino set to take over as Manchester United manager
Mauricio Pochettino is reportedly set to sign a two-and-a-half-year deal with Manchester United, replacing Michael Carrick who was sacked after the team's poor start to the 2026/27 season, currently sitting in the Premier League relegation zone.
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