Manchester United reportedly closing in on deal with Mauricio Pochettino once team moves on from Michael Carrick
Manchester United reportedly closing in on deal with Mauricio Pochettino once team moves on from Michael Carrick
Chris CwikWed, November 11, 2026 at 1:29 PM UTC
0
All indications point to USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino joining Manchester United, but there's one significant roadblock preventing the move: Michael Carrick is still employed by the side.
That's expected to change Wednesday, as Manchester United brass will reportedly meet to discuss Carrick's fate. Once that meeting takes place — and Carrick is relieved of his duties — it's expected Pochettino will be hired by the team, per multiple reports.
The move comes just months after Pochettino signed a new contract to continue coaching the USMNT through the 2030 World Cup. It will reportedly cost Manchester United $10 million to get Pochettino released from that contract.
With Manchester United facing relegation, the side is looking to make a significant move at head coach. Reports emerged Monday suggesting Carrick could be fired, with Pochettino among the biggest names Manchester United was considering as a replacement. Things have progressed quickly since then.
Advertisement
Pochettino would certainly qualify as a significant hire. The Argentine has extensive Premier League experience, having guided Southampton to its highest-ever finish in the competition and Tottenham to the 2019 Champions League final. He also managed Chelsea, with a stint at Paris Saint-Germain between his tenures at Tottenham and Chelsea.
After a year with Chelsea, Pochettino was hired to coach the USMNT, which he led to the Round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup.
The USMNT is currently preparing for the CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinals against Haiti. The team's are expected to play Saturday and Tuesday. It's unclear if Pochettino will be with the team for either game. It's also unclear who would replace Pochettino if he leaves and takes staff members with him to Manchester United.
USMNT players were aware of rumors suggesting Pochettino might leave the team, though attempted to downplay the news Tuesday.
With the situation still unresolved as of Wednesday morning, Carrick is expected to take training with the team before a decision is made about his future.
Source: “AOL Sports”
