Pochettino Set to Take Over Manchester United After Carrick Sacking

(Mauricio Pochettino. Photo Credit: AI Jazeera)
Mauricio Pochettino is set to become the new manager of Manchester United after the club fired Michael Carrick.

The Athletic says the agreement would keep the 54 years old at Old Trafford until 2029.

The move follows the sacking of Michael Carrick on Thursday after a poor start to the season.

United are in the relegation zone after winning just one of their first 10 Premier League games.

Pochettino currently coaches the USA, and US Soccer has reportedly accepted that he is leaving.

The federation is set to receive $10 million in compensation for him, plus $2 million for his coaching staff's departure.

Pochettino is still due to lead the USA in CONCACAF Nations League quarter final ties against Haiti on Saturday and next Tuesday before heading to Manchester.

He is expected to speak at a press conference before the first leg, when an announcement on his future could come.

Carrick, a former midfielder who won trophies in the Ferguson era, is the seventh permanent manager United have sacked since Ferguson retired in 2013.

Pochettino guided the USA to the last 16 of the World Cup earlier this year and recently extended his contract to the 2030 World Cup.

He has also managed Southampton, Tottenham, Chelsea and Paris Saint Germain.

One early question for him will be the future of captain Bruno Fernandes.

The Portuguese midfielder has reportedly turned down a second contract offer.

United have the option to extend his deal to the end of the 2027/28 season, which would stop him from talking to other clubs in January.

United's next match is at Anfield against Liverpool on November 22.