{"id":16322,"date":"2026-11-12T19:31:43","date_gmt":"2026-11-12T19:31:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/index.php\/2026\/11\/12\/man-united-closing-in-on-pochettino-after-sacking-manager-carrick\/"},"modified":"2026-11-12T19:31:43","modified_gmt":"2026-11-12T19:31:43","slug":"man-united-closing-in-on-pochettino-after-sacking-manager-carrick","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/index.php\/2026\/11\/12\/man-united-closing-in-on-pochettino-after-sacking-manager-carrick\/","title":{"rendered":"Man United closing in on Pochettino after sacking manager Carrick"},"content":{"rendered":"
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United States head coach Mauricio Pochettino is set to be appointed as the new manager of Manchester United after the struggling English giants sacked Michael Carrick on Thursday.<\/p>\n

Pochettino is expected to leave his role with the USA following their two-legged CONCACAF Nations League quarter-final on Saturday and Tuesday in a move that will see United trigger a release clause worth some $10 million to secure the Argentine\u2019s services.<\/p>\n

Pochettino, who signed a contract extension to remain with the United States through to the 2030 World Cup just three months ago, is due to hold a pre-match press conference on Friday.<\/p>\n

Former United captain Carrick led the team to an impressive third-place finish in the Premier League last season, but they have taken just eight points from 10 games in the current campaign and are in the relegation zone.<\/p>\n

The club confirmed in a statement Thursday that it had parted ways with the 45-year-old, following mounting speculation he would be axed during the international break.<\/p>\n

\u201cAfter a disappointing start to the season, the club has come to the extremely difficult conclusion that a change is necessary in order to achieve our ambitions,\u201d United said.<\/p>\n

\u201cMichael is, and always will be, a Manchester United legend. Just as he did as a player, he has conducted himself with the highest standards of dedication and professionalism throughout his time back with the club.\u201d<\/p>\n

Carrick impressed after taking over as interim boss following Ruben Amorim\u2019s acrimonious exit in January, leading United to Champions League qualification.<\/p>\n

He was rewarded with a two-year permanent deal but, hampered by the club\u2019s underwhelming recruitment in the summer transfer window, his side have endured a steep decline this season.<\/p>\n

Carrick has struggled to maintain discipline, dropping captain Bruno Fernandes after he criticised his manager\u2019s tactics following a 4-1 thrashing at Champions League debutants Como.<\/p>\n

And defender Lisandro Martinez spoke out against the club\u2019s hierarchy over their lack of top-quality signings.<\/p>\n

Carrick\u2019s final game in charge was a chaotic 4-4 draw against Aston Villa on Sunday, after which he stressed he would not walk away despite a paltry record of three wins from 15 games in all competitions this season.<\/p>\n

It is believed Carrick\u2019s future was decided on Wednesday during a meeting in Monaco involving co-owner Jim Ratcliffe, chief executive Omar Berrada and director of football Jason Wilcox.<\/p>\n

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Pochettino has extensive experience of the Premier League following spells in charge of Southampton, Tottenham and Chelsea, and he also coached Paris Saint-Germain.<\/p>\n

Carrick, who won multiple trophies as a midfielder in the club\u2019s golden era under Alex Ferguson, is the seventh permanent manager to be dismissed by the club since the Scot retired in 2013.<\/p>\n

Former United captain Gary Neville, who played alongside Carrick, said his old team-mate had been treated appallingly.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s just quite simply disgusting,\u201d Neville told Sky Sports. \u201cThat falls well below the standard of what you would expect in any other business. In any other industry it would be constructive dismissal and you\u2019d be getting sued.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Manchester United Supporters\u2019 Trust said Carrick\u2019s departure marked \u201canother depressing moment\u201d, pinning the blame on majority owners the Glazer family and minority shareholder Ratcliffe, with the club yet to win a Premier League title since the end of the Ferguson era.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Glazers\u2019 debt-funded takeover continues to burden the club,\u201d MUST said in a statement. \u201cWhen (Ratcliffe\u2019s) INEOS came in they promised sporting excellence, but yet with repeated changes in football leadership we have seen anything but.\u201d<\/p>\n

United\u2019s next game is against fierce rivals Liverpool at Anfield on November 22.<\/p>\n

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