Pochettino heading to Manchester: here's what United will pay to sack Carrick

Pochettino set to replace Carrick at Manchester United; the club will pay £5m to sack Carrick and £7.4m to release the USMNT coach from his contract.

Mauricio Pochettino is poised to become Manchester United's next manager, replacing Michael Carrick who has been sacked after a run without a Premier League win since 30 August. The Glazer family has chosen Pochettino, currently US national team coach, to take over at Old Trafford.

Carrick's dismissal and his staff's severance will cost United around £5 million, while freeing Pochettino from his USMNT contract will require a payment of £7.4 million to the US Soccer Federation. Official confirmation of Carrick's departure is expected on 12 November. Pochettino previously managed Tottenham and Chelsea in the Premier League.