Manchester United Set to Hire Pochettino After Sacking Carrick

Manchester United is preparing to hire Mauricio Pochettino as its new manager after the team sacked Michael Carrick on Thursday. Pochettino, who is currently the head coach of the United States national team, is expected to leave his position after their upcoming matches in the CONCACAF Nations League.

The club will reportedly pay around $10 million to activate a release clause in Pochettino’s contract. He had recently extended his deal with the U.S. team, committing to stay until the 2030 World Cup.

Carrick, a former captain for United, had a challenging season. Last year, he led the team to a solid third-place finish in the Premier League, but this season has been tough. United has only managed to earn eight points from ten games and currently sits in the relegation zone.

In a statement, the club expressed that it was a difficult decision to part ways with Carrick, acknowledging his dedication and professionalism. Carrick took over as interim manager after Ruben Amorim’s departure in January and was later given a permanent contract.

However, the team’s performance declined significantly, which included a chaotic 4-4 draw against Aston Villa in Carrick’s last match. Carrick had faced challenges maintaining team discipline, including dropping captain Bruno Fernandes after criticism of his tactics.

Former United player Gary Neville criticized the club’s treatment of Carrick, calling it “disgusting” and suggesting it would be unacceptable in any other business. The Manchester United Supporters’ Trust also expressed disappointment, blaming the club’s owners for the ongoing struggles.

United’s next match is against their rivals, Liverpool, on November 22.