Mauricio Pochettino ready to accept Man Utd offer

USA manager Mauricio Pochettino is reportedly prepared to accept an offer from Manchester United to take over as their next head coach, succeeding Michael Carrick who is expected to leave his role within 48 hours.

Sources indicate that US Soccer officials are anticipating an official approach from the Premier League club and have already established a contingency succession plan. While Pochettino, 54, is keen on the opportunity at Old Trafford, he remains respectful toward the US Soccer Federation and is waiting for United to make their formal move.

Manchester United's pursuit of Pochettino is not a sudden development, as the club previously held talks with the Argentine coach on three separate occasions: following Jose Mourinho's departure in 2018, before hiring Erik ten Hag in 2022, and again after the Dutchman was sacked in 2024. This history highlights the long-standing interest from the club's hierarchy in his managerial style.

To secure his release from the contract he signed only in August, the Red Devils would be required to pay a 10 million dollar release clause. With the USA scheduled to face Haiti in a two-legged Concacaf Nations League quarter-final, confidence in their succession plan raises the possibility that Pochettino might step down before those fixtures.