Man Utd find out the price to hire Mauricio Pochettino as Michael Carrick’s replacement after release clause is revealed
Mauricio Pochettino is the frontrunner to become the next head coach of Manchester United, replacing Michael Carrick. On Monday night, it was reported that United are likely to part ways with Carrick before their big Premier League match against Liverpool on November 22. Right now, they’re at the bottom of the league with just eight points from 10 games.
Sir Jim Ratcliffe is set to lead an important meeting in Monaco on Tuesday (November 10), according to Ben Jacobs. There, chief executive Omar Berrada and football director Jason Wilcox will officially recommend ending Carrick’s time as manager.
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Jacobs says former Tottenham and Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino is the top candidate to take over. He also mentioned that Pochettino’s current contract with the US national team includes a release clause.
So, how much will it cost United? The Athletic reports the buyout clause is around $10 million (£7.4m). If they want to bring Pochettino’s coaching team, that would cost several million more.
Other names in the mix are Julian Nagelsmann and Eddie Howe. Jacobs says United would need to pay £3 million to Newcastle if Howe is chosen.
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Pochettino has lots of Premier League experience and would be interested in the job if asked, according to talkSPORT. The Argentine coach led Chelsea to sixth place in the Premier League and took them to both a League Cup final and an FA Cup semi-final before leaving by mutual agreement after one season.
Before Chelsea, he had four straight top-four finishes with Spurs and famously managed the team during their 2019 Champions League final loss to Liverpool.
Pochettino has said he really misses managing in England. He told L’Equipe, “I miss football in England. I love the country, its culture, and its football culture. For anyone who loves competition and wants to challenge themselves, it’s the perfect place. You always have to give your best here.”