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When will Mauricio Pochettino start work at Manchester United? Delay explained after ‘formal contact’

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Deniran-Alleyne, T. (2026, November 11). When will Mauricio Pochettino start work at Manchester United? Delay explained after ‘formal contact’. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/pochettino-start-work-man-utd-delay-b1304549.html

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Evening Standard · collected 2026-11-11 · by Tashan Deniran-Alleyne

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Manchester United has reportedly made formal contact with Mauricio Pochettino to replace interim manager Michael Carrick, who is expected to be dismissed soon. However, Pochettino’s contract with U.S. Soccer includes a $10 million release clause that Manchester United must activate before hiring him as the new head coach. Additionally, Pochettino is currently managing the USMNT in upcoming CONCACAF Nations League matches against Haiti and will likely continue to do so until after those games conclude, delaying his start at Manchester United until November 22, when the team faces Liverpool in the Premier League.
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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 has reportedly made formal contact with Mauricio Pochettino to replace interim manager Michael Carrick, who is expected to be dismissed soon. However, Pochettino’s contract with U.S. Soccer includes a $10 million release clause that Manchester United must activate before hiring him as the new head coach. Additionally, Pochettino is currently managing the USMNT in upcoming CONCACAF Nations League…

When will Mauricio Pochettino start work at Manchester United? Delay explained after ‘formal contact’ (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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In a surprising turn of events, Mauricio Pochettino has emerged as the leading contender to replace Carrick at Old Trafford, and it would appear things is gathering pace for some major announcements in the coming hours and days.
The latest reporting is that while Carrick is due to take Man Utd training on Thursday, as he did on both Tuesday and Wednesday, as per the Athletic, the expectation is he will be relieved of his duties at Old Trafford imminently.
If appointed, Pochettino would replace Michael Carrick, who remains in post but is expected to be relieved of his duties following a meeting of the United hierarchy that was due to take place in Monaco on Wednesday.
However, it should be noted that United have yet to approach US Soccer, who would be entitled to around $10m (£7.4m) in compensation through an exit clause in the Argentine’s contract as manager of the national team.
Here, you have to give your best constantly.” If Pochettino is appointed by United within the next few days, his first game in charge will be against Liverpool at Anfield a week on Sunday.
The former Tottenham and Chelsea boss is now the favourite among bookmakers for the job amid reports Man Utd chief executive Omar Berrada and director of football Jason Wilcox will recommend a managerial change during a scheduled meeting with the Glazer family and minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe.
“Maybe three or four senior players will be in and around [the training ground], but we’ll certainly train next week and maybe have the weekend off.
In 2028, Man United will celebrate its 150th anniversary and Berrada has previously gone on record stating the plan to mark the landmark achievement is by winning both the men's and women's league titles.
As such work will now begin at the club’s Carrington training ground to appoint a new manager before the Liverpool clash on November 22 and Pochettino has emerged as the new front-runner with the bookmakers.
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Pochettino PERSON · 5× United ORG · 4× Carrick PERSON · 3× Man United ORG · 3× U.S. Soccer ORG · 3× Premier League ORG · 2× USMNT ORG · 2× Aston Villa ORG · 1× Man Utd ORG · 1× Michael Carrick PERSON · 1×

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As the Argentine signed an extension with U.S. Soccer as recently as August to continue in his role as national team manager, United are required to activate the $10million (£7.4million), release clause in the 54-year-old’s contract. However, while United are now looking to finalise an agreement with both Pochettino and U.S. Soccer to make him Carrick’s successor, there is a further complication.
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The latest reporting is that while Carrick is due to take Man Utd training on Thursday, as he did on both Tuesday and Wednesday, as per the Athletic, the expectation is he will be relieved of his duties at Old Trafford imminently.

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Pochettino emerged as the leading candidate to replace Michael Carrick as manager after Sunday’s 4-4 draw against Aston Villa left the former midfielder on the brink, with Man United sitting in the Premier League relegation zone heading into the international break. asserted
United → emerge → break
The latest reporting is that while Carrick is due to take Man Utd training on Thursday, as he did on both Tuesday and Wednesday, as per the Athletic, the expectation is he will be relieved of his duties at Old Trafford imminently. asserted
he → take → Trafford
Man United CEO Omar Berrada and director of football Jason Wilcox are due to return from meetings in Monaco with minority co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe and will then inform Carrick of the decision to dismiss him face-to-face. asserted
Berrada → return → face
In the meantime, United are said to have stepped up their pursuit of Pochettino. asserted
United → say → Pochettino
It has been widely reported that United have made formal contact with U.S. Soccer, as they look to appoint the United States Men’s National Team (USMNT) boss as their next head coach. asserted
they → report → coach
As the Argentine signed an extension with U.S. Soccer as recently as August to continue in his role as national team manager, United are required to activate the $10million (£7.4million), release clause in the 54-year-old’s contract. However, while United are now looking to finalise an agreement with both Pochettino and U.S. Soccer to make him Carrick’s successor, there is a further complication. asserted
him → sign → Pochettino
Pochettino is currently with the USMNT ahead of the CONCACAF Nations League two-legged quarter-final against Haiti over the next week, and the expectation is that he is likely to remain in charge of those matches before reporting to Carrington. asserted
he → legge → Carrington
It is understood that Man United are comfortable with this scenario, though they do run the risk of Pochettino not having much preparation time ahead of the Premier League showdown with Liverpool at Anfield on November 22. asserted
Pochettino → understand → November
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