Manchester United have dismissed manager Michael Carrick following a disappointing start to the season, with the club now set to appoint Mauricio Pochettino as his replacement. Carrick was relieved of his duties on November 12, as the team remained in the relegation zone after a woeful campaign. United are 18th in the Premier League table, their lowest position ten games into a top-flight season since 1986/87.
The club has moved swiftly to finalize a deal with Pochettino, who is expected to take charge at Old Trafford. Pochettino is set to leave his role with the United States national team to join Manchester United. The transition involves logistical arrangements, with Pochettino preparing to move from the United States to Carrington. The club has also confirmed the departure of four members of Carrick’s backroom staff.
Carrick’s departure followed mounting pressure on the club’s hierarchy to address the team’s poor performance. His future had been under scrutiny for weeks as results remained lackluster. The club’s financial agreement with Pochettino includes an initial compensation fee of R116 million to release him from his USMNT contract. The move marks a significant shift in United’s coaching strategy, with Pochettino expected to bring a new tactical approach to the team.
