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Mauricio Pochettino's USA contract clause explained as Manchester United finalise deal

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Young, A. (2026, November 11). Mauricio Pochettino's USA contract clause explained as Manchester United finalise deal. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/man-utd-news-pochettino-contract-clause-usa-b1304250.html

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Manchester United is reportedly close to appointing Mauricio Pochettino as their new manager after dismissing interim boss Michael Carrick, who remains in charge due to the international break. However, before any official announcement, United must trigger a $10 million (£7.44m) buyout clause in Pochettino’s contract with US Soccer, which he signed in August to lead the national team until the 2030 World Cup. The article focuses on this contractual hurdle and Pochettino's current commitments with the USMNT ahead of upcoming matches against Haiti.
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As of November 11, 2026, Mauricio Pochettino is the leading candidate to replace Michael Carrick as the head coach of Manchester United, with talks between Pochettino and the club already underway. Carrick, who is currently in charge, is expected to be dismissed following a poor start to the Premier League season, with the team in the relegation zone and having won only one of their first ten matches. Pochettino's contract with the U.S. men’s national team (USMNT) contains a $10 million release clause, which Manchester United would need to activate if they wish to hire him. The club is scheduled to hold a crucial meeting in Monaco on November 11 to finalize the decision.

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Evening StandardThis outlet11 Nov

Manchester United is reportedly close to appointing Mauricio Pochettino as their new manager after dismissing interim boss Michael Carrick, who remains in charge due to the international break. However, before any official announcement, United must trigger a $10 million (£7.44m) buyout clause in Pochettino’s contract with US Soccer, which he signed in August to lead the national team until the 2030 World Cup. The…

Mauricio Pochettino's USA contract clause explained as Manchester United finalise deal (this article)16 articles from Evening Standard on this story
The Guardian11 Nov

Manchester United are nearing an agreement to hire Mauricio Pochettino as their head coach, contingent on Michael Carrick being dismissed based on a recommendation from Jason Wilcox and Omar Berrada. A meeting between Ratcliffe, the club's minority owner who controls sporting policy, and Wilcox and Berrada in Monaco is expected to confirm Carrick’s removal. With Carrick leading Manchester United poorly this…

Manchester United close on Mauricio Pochettino deal before settling Carrick’s fate →2 articles from The Guardian on this story
BBC11 Nov

Manchester United is set to appoint Mauricio Pochettino as their new manager after a decade-long association with the club. The Argentine's name first surfaced in connection with Manchester United when he met Sir Alex Ferguson for lunch in 2016, and since then, he has been linked with the position multiple times. Michael Carrick, currently serving as interim head coach, is expected to be officially dismissed soon…

Pochettino a decade in Man Utd's making - but Carrick deserves better →2 articles from BBC on this story
New York Post10 Nov

Mauricio Pochettino, currently head coach of the US men’s national team, is reportedly the top candidate to replace Manchester United's interim manager Michael Carrick, who could be fired soon due to poor performance this season. The article notes that Pochettino has a $10 million release clause in his contract with the USMNT, which would allow him to leave for the Premier League position if he chooses. Multiple…

USMNT’s Mauricio Pochettino favored to replace embattled Manchester United coach →
Daily Caller10 Nov

Mauricio Pochettino, head coach of the US men’s soccer team, is reportedly being considered for the position of Manchester United manager after Michael Carrick's tenure ends due to poor performance this season. Sources cited by ESPN indicate that talks are ongoing and that a $10 million release clause in Pochettino’s contract with U.S. Soccer would need to be paid if he were to join Manchester United.

US Soccer At Threat Of Losing Mauricio Pochettino To Manchester United: REPORT →
Al Jazeera11 Nov

The article discusses why Mauricio Pochettino is favored to replace Michael Carrick as head coach at Manchester United if Carrick’s departure is confirmed. Manchester United currently sits in the relegation zone, having won only one of its first ten Premier League matches this season. The piece highlights Pochettino's management style, which focuses on developing young talent and playing attractive football, noting…

Why is Pochettino the favourite to replace Carrick at Manchester United? →

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The club added: “Michael is, and always will be, a Manchester United legend.
Pochettino was heavily linked with a return to Tottenham before the World Cup, and was widely expected to leave the USMNT setup after the tournament.
It was expected that Carrick would be sacked on Tuesday, with an official announcement to come soon after, but BBC Sport report that it will be at least another day until their is concrete clarity.
As many of the squad fly out for international duty with their respective nations, work will now begin at the club’s Carrington training ground to hire a new manager.
“It is a tragedy that we could never have imagined experiencing on a football pitch.
So, Arsenal fans will be keen to see Saliba in action as soon as possible, and could he take to the pitch tonight against Slavia Prague in the Champions League?
The club's hierarchy will be hoping Carrick can deliver more consistent performances and results as they look to restore stability.
Carrick will now hope his team have momentum ahead of a crucial clash with Aston Villa on Sunday before the international break.
I could feel they were desperate for us to give them something to get their teeth into.
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As many of the squad fly out for international duty with their respective nations, Carrick remains at the training ground to oversaw a depleted first-team group while work continues on finalising a deal to appoint Pochettino The Athletic report that talks with Pochettino’s representatives began on Tuesday, and BBC Sport add that the former Tottenham and Chelsea manager is ready to accept a job offer. But, before any announcement, Pochettino must be bought out of his contract with US Soccer.
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Pochettino was heavily linked with a return to Tottenham before the World Cup, and was widely expected to leave the USMNT setup after the tournament.

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Reports emerged on Monday evening that a decision has been made to dismiss the under-pressure boss with the club in the Premier League relegation zone. asserted
decision → emerge → zone
As many of the squad fly out for international duty with their respective nations, Carrick remains at the training ground to oversaw a depleted first-team group while work continues on finalising a deal to appoint Pochettino The Athletic report that talks with Pochettino’s representatives began on Tuesday, and BBC Sport add that the former Tottenham and Chelsea manager is ready to accept a job offer. But, before any announcement, Pochettino must be bought out of his contract with US Soccer. asserted
Pochettino → fly → Soccer
Mauricio Pochettino’s USA contract clause explained asserted
clause → explain → ?
Pochettino has not been involved in club management since his decision to leave Chelsea, by mutual contest, two and a half years ago. asserted
Pochettino → involve → contest
Pochettino was heavily linked with a return to Tottenham before the World Cup, and was widely expected to leave the USMNT setup after the tournament. asserted
Pochettino → link → tournament
However, in August, Pochettino signed a new contract to guide the national team into the 2030 World Cup. asserted
Pochettino → sign → Cup
But, with Man Utd now knocking, Pochettino is ready to head back to the Premier League. asserted
Pochettino → knock → League
Man Utd will have to cough up to appoint him. asserted
Utd → have → him
According to The Athletic, there is a buyout clause in Pochettino’s contract worth $10million (£7.44m) which Man Utd can trigger to bring back him to England. uncertain
Utd → accord → England
However, the buyout clause does not cover Pochettino’s coaching staff, many of who - such as assistant Jesus Perez - has been with him most the majority of his career. asserted
many → cover → career
Given it is the international break, Pochettino is currently with his USMNT squad, at the team’s training center in North Carolina, ahead of two Concacaf Nations League quarter-final matches against Haiti on Saturday and next Tuesday. asserted
Pochettino → give → Saturday
Pochettino is currently scheduled to speak to reporters on Friday at his traditional pre-match press conference. asserted
Pochettino → schedule → conference
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