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Man Utd closing in on Pochettino after firing manager Carrick

Man Utd closing in on Pochettino after firing manager Carrick

Pochettino is expected to leave his role with the U.S. following its two-legged CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinal on Saturday and Tuesday

United States head coach Mauricio Pochettino is set to be appointed as the new manager of Manchester United after the struggling English giant fired Michael Carrick on Thursday.Pochettino is expected to leave his role with the U.S. following its two-legged CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinal on Saturday and Tuesday in a move that will see United trigger a release clause worth some $10 million to secure the Argentine’s services.Pochettino, who signed a contract extension to remain with the United States through to the 2030 World Cup just three months ago, is due to hold a pre-match press conference on Friday.

In brief

United States head coach Mauricio Pochettino is set to be appointed as the new manager of Manchester United after the struggling English giant fired Michael Carrick on Thursday.Pochettino is expected to leave his role with the U.S. following its two-legged CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinal on Saturday and Tuesday in a move that will see United trigger a release clause worth some $10 million to secure the Argentine’s services.Pochettino, who signed a contract extension to remain with the United States through to the 2030 World Cup just three months ago, is due to hold a pre-match press conference on Friday.

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