Manchester United owners INEOS part with manager after five months, ahead of putting club up for sale

Manchester United manager Michael Carrick might be looking over his shoulder at how things are going at Lausanne-Sport…

By Mark White · Four Four Two

Published: Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 1:39 PM

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INEOS and Swiss side Lausanne-Sport have mutually agreed to part ways with manager Luka Elsner after five months.
The managerial change comes following reports that INEOS has put Lausanne-Sport up for sale.
Manchester United currently sit 17th in the Premier League and 20th in the Champions League phase.

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INEOS-owned Swiss Super League side Lausanne-Sport have mutually agreed to part ways with manager Luka Elsner after five months. The managerial departure follows reports that co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has put the Swiss club up for sale amid growing scrutiny over INEOS's broader sporting investments.

While Manchester United manager Michael Carrick faces intense pressure with the club sitting 17th in the Premier League, FourFourTwo reports the club does not intend to sack him following a recent victory over Roma. Past comments from Ratcliffe have resurfaced indicating he could step away from Old Trafford if fan opposition intensifies.

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Manchester United owners INEOS part with manager after five months, ahead of putting club up for sale

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