After a devastating start to the 2026-27 season, Manchester United have officially parted ways with Michael Carrick. The English soccer club is now very close to signing USMNT's Mauricio Pochettino. However, an official confirmation is still pending.

Despite an official announcement, The Athletic recently reported that Pochettino is set to sign a two-and-a-half-year deal to succeed Michael Carrick at Manchester United. “The Red Devils” are also ready to pay Pochettino's release clause of $10million and bring him on board.

Carrick and his coaching staff were finally relieved of their duties on Thursday, Nov. 13, 2026. Their departure essentially paved the way for Pochettino, the former Tottenham Hotspur and PSG manager.

According to sources, the deal is not yet finalized, but if everything proceeds as expected, the 54-year-old will sign a contract at Old Trafford lasting until 2029. The announcement is expected to come as soon as Friday, with Pochettino expected to take charge of the USMNT for the final time during their Concacaf Nations League quarter-final legs against Haiti, on Saturday and Tuesday. He is then expected to arrive in Manchester ahead of United’s next game, against Liverpool at Anfield on Nov. 22, 2026.

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After a devastating start by Carrick, United currently sit 18th and are in the relegation zone after a miserable run of just one win in 10 Premier League games, which ultimately cost Carrick his position. However, not all can be blamed on the former midfielder, who took over last season and replaced Ruben Amorim, and helped Manchester United secure a UEFA Champions League spot.

Pochettino’s arrival will see him return to the EPL, where he previously spent time with Southampton, Tottenham and Chelsea before turning to the international game with the USMNT in Sept. 2024.