Pochettino expected to become Manchester United manager
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Vanguard
Mauricio Pochettino is expected to leave his post as United States head coach to become Manchester United manager after Michael Carrick’s dismissal. His appointment is expected after the two CONCACAF Nations League quarter-final matches, according to Vanguard.
Mauricio Pochettino, United States head coach, is set to join Manchester United after the first and second legs of the CONCACAF Nations League quarter-final scheduled for Saturday and Tuesday. The English club is expected to activate a release clause of around $10 million to recruit the Argentine coach, according to Vanguard.
Pochettino had extended his contract with the United States until the 2030 World Cup three months ago. Manchester United, meanwhile, ended Michael Carrick’s contract on Thursday after 10 Premier League matches this season, during which the club took only eight points and found itself in the relegation zone.
Michael Carrick’s final match in charge of Manchester United ended in a 4-4 draw against Aston Villa on Sunday. The English coach won only three of his 15 matches in all competitions this season, according to Vanguard. The club had confirmed his departure in a decision announced on 12 November, after discussions involving co-owner Jim Ratcliffe, chief executive Omar Berrada and director of football Jason Wilcox among others.
The dismissal of Michael Carrick and the 9 million euros needed to release Pochettino were reported on 12 November.
