Manchester United in talks with Pochettino over Carrick replacement
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Citizen Digital
Manchester United have opened talks with Mauricio Pochettino to replace Michael Carrick as manager. Carrick remains in charge, but his future is to be decided after a run of eight matches without a win, according to the BBC and several British media outlets.
Manchester United have opened talks with Mauricio Pochettino, head coach of the United States, to replace Michael Carrick as manager, the BBC and several British media outlets reported on Wednesday. Michael Carrick remains in charge while his future is to be reviewed at a meeting involving, among others, Jim Ratcliffe, an influential Manchester United shareholder, chief executive Omar Berrada and director of football Jason Wilcox in Monaco.
Pochettino, the former Southampton, Tottenham and Chelsea manager, extended his contract with the United States national team until the 2030 World Cup three months ago. A move to Manchester United would trigger compensation to the US Soccer Federation, with a $10 million release clause, equivalent to about £7.5 million, according to the BBC.
Manchester United remain in the Premier League relegation zone after eight matches without a win, a run that represents their worst start to a season in 40 years, according to British media. Berrada and Wilcox are reportedly in favour of Carrick’s departure, while the 45-year-old manager reported for training at the Carrington training centre on Wednesday.
The talks with Pochettino come after several days of speculation about Michael Carrick’s departure. On 10 November, Berrada and Wilcox recommended Carrick’s departure, after Manchester United had considered sacking him. Also on 10 November, Pochettino was named as a candidate to replace Carrick.
