Manchester United sack Michael Carrick with club 18th in Premier League
Manchester United dismissed head coach Michael Carrick after 16 matches in the permanent role, with the club 18th in the Premier League relegation zone following a 4-4 draw with Aston Villa. CEO Omar Berrada informed Carrick at Carrington on Thursday morning, and staff including Steve Holland, Jonathan Woodgate and Jonny Evans also departed. United have won just one of their last 11 games across all competitions. USMNT head coach Mauricio Pochettino has emerged as the leading candidate to replace Carrick, with reports of a deal requiring a buyout of around $10 million.
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Manchester United Fires Coach Michael Carrick After Poor Season Start
Manchester United has dismissed coach Michael Carrick after less than a year, following a disastrous start to the season that left the club 18th in the Premier League, a relegation position. The club announced the decision on Thursday, stating that a change was necessary to achieve its goals. British media report that Mauricio Pochettino is set to return to the Premier League as Carrick's successor. Pochettino, 54, has previously managed Southampton, Tottenham Hotspur, and Chelsea, and has been in charge of the US national team since September 2024. Pep Guardiola is reportedly being considered to replace Pochettino at the US team. Carrick had taken over interim in January from Ruben Amorim and led the club to six wins in the last seven games of the previous season, securing Champions League qualification. However, public criticism from captain Bruno Fernandes over tactics added to the sporting crisis.
Read sourceManchester United sack Michael Carrick with club in relegation zone as Pochettino nears
Manchester United have sacked manager Michael Carrick, according to multiple reports including ESPN, Reuters, The New York Times and The Guardian. The club is said to be in the Premier League relegation zone at the time of the dismissal. ESPN reports, citing sources, that former Tottenham and Paris Saint-Germain coach Mauricio Pochettino is close to taking charge, while Yahoo Sports examines when he might formally assume the role. The reports do not specify the exact timing of an appointment, and the 'close' characterization is attributed to sourcing rather than confirmed by the club.
Read sourceManchester United sack head coach Michael Carrick with club in relegation zone
Manchester United have parted ways with head coach Michael Carrick after 16 matches in the permanent role, following a 4-4 draw with Aston Villa that left the club 18th in the Premier League relegation zone. CEO Omar Berrada informed Carrick at Carrington on Thursday morning, with staff including Steve Holland, Jonathan Woodgate and Jonny Evans also departing. United have won just one of their last 11 games across all competitions. USMNT head coach Mauricio Pochettino has emerged as the leading candidate to replace Carrick, with United finalising a deal before making formal contact with U.S. Soccer, which would require a buyout of around $10million. Carrick, a former United midfielder who made 464 appearances, was appointed permanently in May after a successful interim spell that saw United finish third last season.
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Manchester United Reportedly Move for Pochettino as Carrick Meeting Looms
Multiple outlets report that Manchester United are pursuing Mauricio Pochettino as their next manager, with The New York Times describing the move as 10 years in the making. ESPN reports that United have contacted U.S. Soccer about Pochettino and that a meeting with Michael Carrick is scheduled for Thursday. Yahoo Sports says Pochettino is reportedly leaving the USMNT for Manchester United, while Sky Sports reports United have struck an agreement with Carrick's potential successor. A separate NYT opinion piece criticizes United's handling of Carrick as dreadful but unsurprising. The reports are attributed to the respective outlets and remain unconfirmed by the clubs or U.S. Soccer.
Read sourceManchester United formally contacts U.S. Soccer over Mauricio Pochettino hire
Manchester United has formally contacted U.S. Soccer about hiring USMNT head coach Mauricio Pochettino, a source confirmed to Yahoo Sports on Wednesday. The move is expected to proceed once Michael Carrick, still employed by United, is relieved of his duties; club brass were reportedly set to meet Wednesday to discuss Carrick's fate. Pochettino signed a new USMNT contract through the 2030 World Cup just months ago, and it will reportedly cost Manchester United $10 million to release him. With Manchester United facing relegation, the club is seeking a significant coaching change, and Pochettino — who has Premier League experience with Southampton, Tottenham and Chelsea, plus a PSG stint — is among its top candidates. The USMNT is preparing for CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinals against Haiti, and it is unclear whether Pochettino will be with the team or who would replace him if he leaves.
Read sourcePochettino expected to coach USMNT vs Haiti amid Manchester United talks
Mauricio Pochettino is expected to coach the U.S. men's national team in its upcoming games against Haiti even as Manchester United pursue him, according to an ESPN source. ESPN also reports that Manchester United have contacted U.S. Soccer over Pochettino and that Michael Carrick is set for a meeting on Thursday. The Athletic reports Manchester United are finalising a deal for Pochettino if Carrick departs, while Sky Sports says United have struck an agreement with Carrick's potential successor. The Guardian frames the potential appointment as a meeting of two lost souls and questions whether Pochettino can make it work at Manchester United. The reports indicate active negotiations but do not confirm a completed appointment.
Read sourceManchester United closing in on Pochettino deal pending Carrick exit
Manchester United are reportedly close to hiring Mauricio Pochettino as head coach, contingent on the club parting ways with current manager Michael Carrick. Club leadership is expected to meet Wednesday to decide Carrick's fate, after which Pochettino is expected to be appointed. The move would require United to pay a reported $10 million release fee to the USMNT, where Pochettino recently signed a contract extension through the 2030 World Cup. Pochettino, who led the USMNT to the Round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup, has extensive Premier League experience with Southampton, Tottenham, and Chelsea, plus a stint at Paris Saint-Germain. With United facing relegation, the club is seeking a significant coaching change. It remains unclear whether Pochettino will join the USMNT for its upcoming CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinals against Haiti, or who would replace him.
Read sourcePochettino Set to Become Man Utd Manager After Decade-Long Pursuit
BBC reports that Mauricio Pochettino is expected to be appointed Manchester United manager once Michael Carrick's dismissal is formalized following a summit meeting in Monaco. The article traces a decade-long courtship dating to a 2016 lunch with Sir Alex Ferguson, with Pochettino previously shortlisted in 2016, 2018, 2022 and 2024. Pochettino, currently USA coach, is described as ready to accept the offer, with assistant Jesus Perez quoted recalling Pochettino saying 'One day, your dream comes true. You go to Manchester United.' The piece notes Pochettino's strong record at Tottenham but questions his ability to win trophies in England, and criticizes United's handling of Carrick's exit amid the club's relegation-zone position. Spanish football expert Guillem Balague says chief executive Omar Berrada is a fan of Pochettino.
Read sourceManchester United Finalizing Pochettino Deal if Carrick Departs
Manchester United are reportedly finalizing a deal to appoint Mauricio Pochettino as head coach, contingent on the departure of current head coach Michael Carrick. The Athletic and Sky Sports reported that United have struck an agreement with Pochettino, who currently manages the USMNT. The New York Times reported that United are expected to sack Carrick. Bleacher Report also noted the reported contract finalization amid the Carrick rumors. ESPN reported that USMNT players, including Antonee Robinson, are not distracted by the Pochettino links to Manchester United. The reports indicate a coaching change is imminent at Old Trafford, with Pochettino positioned as Carrick's potential successor.
Read sourceManchester United contact Mauricio Pochettino as Michael Carrick leads training
Manchester United have contacted Mauricio Pochettino about the possibility of replacing Michael Carrick, according to reports from ESPN and BBC. Carrick is currently leading training sessions while the club holds talks with Pochettino. The Guardian describes Pochettino's interest in the Manchester United role as natural but disruptive to the US, where he is associated with the USMNT. ESPN reports that USMNT players, including Antonee Robinson, are not distracted by the links between Pochettino and Manchester United. The Telegraph adds a feature on a £114 bottle of wine with Sir Alex Ferguson that set Pochettino on a path toward Manchester United. The reports indicate ongoing managerial uncertainty at the club, with Pochettino identified as a leading candidate.
Read sourceManchester United Finalising Deal to Appoint Mauricio Pochettino as Manager
Manchester United are finalising an agreement to appoint Mauricio Pochettino, according to The Times, with The Athletic reporting the deal would proceed if Michael Carrick departs. Carrick's future is set to be discussed at a meeting in Monaco, per BBC. ESPN reported that USMNT players, including Antonee Robinson, are not distracted by Pochettino's links to Manchester United, while The Guardian described Pochettino's interest in the club as natural but disruptive to the US national team. The reports indicate Pochettino, currently in charge of the USMNT, is the leading candidate to take over at Old Trafford, though the appointment appears conditional on Carrick's exit being resolved.
Read sourceManchester United Expected to Sack Michael Carrick as Head Coach
Multiple outlets report that Manchester United are expected to dismiss Michael Carrick as head coach. The New York Times says the sacking is anticipated, while ESPN sources indicate the club is turning to U.S. coach Mauricio Pochettino with Carrick on the brink. Yahoo Sports explains a Pochettino contract clause amid reports of a planned USA approach. The Guardian reports Carrick faces the axe amid a review by Jason Wilcox, and Sky Sports says his position is increasingly in doubt but no final decision has been made. The reports are attributed to the respective outlets and remain unconfirmed by the club.
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