Mauricio Pochettino Set to Leave USMNT for Manchester United Manager Post
Mauricio Pochettino is finalizing a two-and-a-half-year contract to take over as Manchester United manager, prompting his departure from the USMNT.
⚽Soccer in the USPhoto: The Athletic
Key points
- Mauricio Pochettino agreed to a deal with Manchester United through 2029.
- Manchester United will pay a $10 million buyout to release him from his USMNT contract.
- Michael Carrick was dismissed after 16 games following a poor start leaving United in the relegation zone.
Mauricio Pochettino is poised to become the new manager of Manchester United, agreeing to a deal that runs until 2029. According to reports from The Athletic, United will pay approximately $10 million to buy out the remainder of his contract with the United States national team.
The 54-year-old manager is expected to conclude his commitments with the USMNT for their upcoming Concacaf Nations League quarter-final legs against Haiti before heading to England. His appointment follows the departure of Michael Carrick, whose coaching staff was dismissed on Thursday after a difficult start to the Premier League campaign that left the club in 18th place with just one victory in their first ten matches.
Pochettino returns to the Premier League following previous managerial stints with Southampton, Tottenham Hotspur, and Chelsea. He took charge of the USMNT in September 2024 and led the co-hosts to the round of 16 at the World Cup during his tenure.
What to watch next: Pochettino is scheduled to take his place in the dugout for United's upcoming fixture against Liverpool at Anfield.
Source The Athletic — nytimes.com/athletic/7776293/2026/11/12/mauricio-pochettino-manches… ↗
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