Manchester United reportedly reach verbal agreement with Pochettino
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Vanguard
Manchester United have reportedly reached a verbal agreement in principle with Mauricio Pochettino to replace Michael Carrick as manager. The Argentine coach is still under contract with the US national team until the 2030 World Cup, with a $10 million release clause, according to Sky Sports.
Manchester United have reportedly reached a verbal agreement in principle with Mauricio Pochettino to replace Michael Carrick as manager of the English club, according to Sky Sports, cited by Vanguard. Carrick remains in post, but his future is due to be reviewed on Wednesday in Monaco at a meeting attended notably by influential shareholder Jim Ratcliffe, chief executive Omar Berrada and director of football Jason Wilcox.
Berrada and Wilcox are reportedly in favour of Carrick’s departure, with Manchester United having their worst start to a season in 40 years and remaining in the Premier League relegation zone after eight matches without a win. The 45-year-old manager had retained his position after several difficult results, including a 3-0 home defeat by Bournemouth and a 4-4 draw with Aston Villa.
Pochettino, former manager of Southampton, Tottenham and Chelsea, currently manages the United States national team. He extended his contract with the US team until the 2030 World Cup three months ago. A move to Manchester United could lead to compensation being paid to the US Soccer Federation, with a release clause estimated at $10 million, according to Vanguard.
Eddie Howe, Antonio Conte and Julian Nagelsmann are also among the managers linked with the Manchester United job. The club has the two-week international break to resolve its situation before returning to competition.
