Manchester United have reached an agreement with Mauricio Pochettino to become the club’s new manager after Michael Carrick Sack.
The former Chelsea manager is making a return to the Premier League where he also coached Tottenham to one of their best season and run in history.
According to Fabrizio Romano, the Argentine manager has agreed to all the terms of his contract, while the United States Soccer Federation has given the green light for him to leave his current position.
The agreement was reached on Wednesday, November 11, bringing the Premier League club closer to securing their next permanent manager.
Mauricio Pochettino is expected to sign a two-and-a-half-year contract that will keep him at Old Trafford until the summer of 2029.
He will replace Michael Carrick, who was relieved of his duties following Manchester United’s disappointing start to the 2026/27 season.
The Manchester United hierarchy have identified Pochettino as their preferred candidate to take charge of the team after another difficult period at the club.
The former Tottenham and Chelsea manager has been linked with the Manchester United job on previous occasions.
However, the opportunity has finally arrived, with both parties now reaching an agreement over the proposed move.
According to reports, Manchester United will activate the release clause in Pochettino’s contract with the United States national team.
The fee is understood to be around £7 million, allowing the Premier League side to bring him to Old Trafford.
The 54-year-old is currently in charge of the United States men’s national team and is expected to oversee their upcoming matches against Haiti before officially starting his new job in England.
Pochettino’s arrival comes after Manchester United decided to part ways with Michael Carrick following a poor run of results.
Carrick initially impressed after taking charge of the team in January 2026, guiding United to a third-place finish in the Premier League and securing Champions League football.
However, things have changed dramatically this season. Manchester United have struggled to find consistency and have fallen into the relegation zone after winning just one of their opening ten league matches.
Their recent performances, including a disappointing 4-4 draw against Aston Villa, increased the pressure on the former midfielder.
The club’s decision to make a managerial change has now opened the door for Pochettino to take over. He arrives with plenty of Premier League experience, having previously managed Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea.
His time at Tottenham remains one of the strongest parts of his coaching career. He transformed the club into a serious Premier League title contender and guided them to the 2019 Champions League final.
He also won the French Ligue 1 title during his time at Paris Saint-Germain. At Manchester United, his biggest task will be to restore confidence, improve the team’s performances and move the club away from the relegation battle.
Pochettino’s first expected match in charge is against Liverpool at Anfield on November 22, following the international break.
Manchester United supporters will now hope the Argentine can bring stability and return the club to winning ways when he officially resumes for the Liverpool clash.
