Manchester United Open Talks With Pochettino to Replace Carrick
Manchester United have reportedly opened talks with Mauricio Pochettino to succeed Michael Carrick. Find out what his USMNT exit clause would cost the club.
Manchester United have made their move in the search for a new head coach. According to BBC Sport, the Premier League club have begun discussions with Mauricio Pochettino about taking charge at Old Trafford, with Michael Carrick expected to lose his job.
Pochettino keen on the United job
Reports suggest the Argentine is open to the idea of leading the Red Devils, although no agreement has been confirmed and the process remains at an early stage. Pochettino's name has been tied to the Manchester United dugout on numerous occasions over the past 11 years, yet a move has never materialised.
The USMNT contract hurdle
The main obstacle is his current role as head coach of the United States national team. Pochettino is under contract with US Soccer until 2030, meaning United would need to negotiate with the federation to secure his release. His exit clause is estimated at around $10 million (roughly €9 million), and the total bill could climb further if members of his backroom staff follow him to Manchester.
For United, it would mark the end of a long-running pursuit of a coach they have admired for years. The coming days should reveal whether talks progress into a formal agreement.
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