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USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino reportedly among top candidates to join Manchester United if Michael Carrick is fired

Pochettino signed an extension this summer to stay with the U.S. through the 2030 World Cup, but that contract reportedly includes a $10 million release clause.

Published: Tuesday, 10 November 2026 at 1:51 AM
USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino reportedly among top candidates to join Manchester United if Michael Carrick is fired
Key Things to Know
  • Mauricio Pochettino is reportedly a top candidate to manage Manchester United if Michael Carrick is fired.
  • Manchester United has won only one of ten Premier League games and sits in the relegation zone.
  • Pochettino has a contract with the USMNT through 2030 that reportedly includes a $10 million release clause.
The Story in 60 Seconds

United States men's national team head coach Mauricio Pochettino has emerged as a leading candidate to take over at Manchester United if current manager Michael Carrick is dismissed. United sits in the Premier League relegation zone following a 4-4 draw against Aston Villa and has secured only one victory in ten league matches.

Pochettino signed a contract extension through the 2030 World Cup, but his deal reportedly includes a $10 million release clause. Club executives are actively discussing Carrick's future during the international break following the team's worst domestic start in decades.

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