Manchester United Reach Full Agreement to Appoint Mauricio Pochettino as New Manager

Manchester United have reached a full agreement in principle to appoint Mauricio Pochettino as their next head coach, according to reports from Sky Sports and ESPN. The Premier League club has made formal contact with U.S. Soccer to trigger the $10 million release clause in the Argentine manager's contract.

The move comes as United prepare to part ways with current boss Michael Carrick following the club’s worst start to a domestic campaign in 40 years, which has left them 18th in the Premier League relegation zone. Carrick is expected to meet with club executives on Thursday to finalize his departure.

Pochettino, who signed a contract extension with the United States Men’s National Team through the 2030 World Cup just three months ago, will complete his final international duties before moving to Old Trafford. He is scheduled to coach the USMNT in their upcoming Concacaf Nations League quarterfinal matches against Haiti on Saturday and Tuesday.

Following the international break, Pochettino will officially take charge of Manchester United ahead of a high-stakes Premier League clash against Liverpool. Meanwhile, U.S. Soccer has already identified former Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola as its top target to fill the impending vacancy.