Manchester United Sack Michael Carrick, Pochettino Lined Up
Manchester United have officially sacked Michael Carrick after 32 games. Mauricio Pochettino is reportedly set to replace him via a €9m release clause.
Manchester United have officially confirmed that Michael Carrick has been relieved of his duties as head coach. The decision ends the former midfielder's spell in the Old Trafford dugout and leaves the Premier League club searching for a new man in charge.
Carrick still made a point of saying goodbye in person. Despite already knowing he had been dismissed, he arrived at the training ground at 7:50 in the morning to bid farewell to the players and staff one last time.
Michael Carrick's record at Manchester United
Under Carrick, United played 32 matches, recording 15 wins, 8 draws and 9 defeats. His side scored 57 goals and conceded 48 over that period, numbers that ultimately did not convince the club's hierarchy to keep him in the role.
Mauricio Pochettino set to take over
According to Sky Sport Germany, in a report not yet confirmed by the club, Mauricio Pochettino is the man chosen to succeed Carrick. A verbal agreement is said to be fully in place, with only the length of the contract still being finalised. United are reportedly ready to trigger the Argentine's €9 million release clause, and Pochettino is expected to formally take charge once the United States national team have completed their games against Haiti during the international break.
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