Mauricio Pochettino to sign two-and-a-half year contract at Manchester United

Pochettino to sign a two-and-a-half year deal at Manchester United, with an announcement expected as soon as Friday.

Mauricio Pochettino is set to become Manchester United's new head coach on a two-and-a-half year contract until 2029, replacing Michael Carrick. United will pay a buyout clause worth approximately $10 million (£7.4 million) from Pochettino's United States national team contract.

Carrick and his coaching staff were relieved of their duties on Thursday morning after United won just one of their last 10 Premier League games, leaving the club 18th and in the relegation zone. Carrick had only been in the permanent role since May, lasting just 16 games.

An announcement could come as soon as Friday. Pochettino is expected to take charge of the USMNT for both Concacaf Nations League quarter-final legs against Haiti on Saturday and Tuesday before arriving in Manchester ahead of United's trip to Liverpool on November 22.

The 54-year-old returns to English football after spells with Southampton, Tottenham and Chelsea, most recently managing the United States since September 2024.