Mauricio Pochettino Close to Manchester United Manager Role Amid Current USMNT Commitments
Mauricio Pochettino has reportedly reached a verbal agreement to take over as manager of Manchester United if the club decides to part ways with Michael Carrick. This development comes as the futures of the U.S. Men’s National Team (USMNT) and the Red Devils remain closely linked.
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Pochettino is scheduled to lead USMNT training today, while Carrick is currently overseeing a session with Manchester United. To release Pochettino from his contract with the U.S. Soccer Federation, United would need to pay a fee of $10 million, along with additional costs to free his staff.
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According to David Ornstein from The Athletic, Manchester United has not yet initiated contact with U.S. Soccer, though it is known that Pochettino has kept the federation in the loop. Sky Sports indicates that the key issue at hand is determining when Pochettino might be released from his current deal, especially since the USMNT has upcoming CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinal matches against Haiti within the next week.
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What’s next for USMNT, Pochettino, and Manchester United?
The USMNT is set to face Haiti in Miami on Saturday, followed by a second leg in Cincinnati on Tuesday. Pochettino has made significant strides with the USMNT, including naming Tyler Adams as the new captain, despite star player Christian Pulisic being absent from the fall camp.
With Pulisic recently returning to the squad, Pochettino’s potential departure raises questions, especially as reports suggest Carrick continues to lead training at United, creating an awkward situation. Typically, managers are dismissed before such agreements become public knowledge.
