# Manchester United reach framework deal with Pochettino before settling Carrick’s fate

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/manchester-united-reach-framework-deal-with-pochettino-before-settling-carricks-fate/
- Published: 2026-11-11T13:52:39+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-11T14:21:06+00:00
- Original publisher: The Guardian (publisher lean: Left)
- Original article: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/nov/11/manchester-united-close-mauricio-pochettino-deal-michael-carrick
- Topics: Football, Politics, Sport

## Key points

- United have agreed a framework with Pochettino.
- Carrick is expected to be dismissed.
- United sit 18th after a poor start.

## Summary

Manchester United have reached a framework agreement with Mauricio Pochettino to become head coach if the club dismiss Michael Carrick. The move follows recommendations from director of football Jason Wilcox and chief executive Omar Berrada, who are due to brief co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe; it would mark a change after Carrick’s poor start to the season.

A board meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, where the Glazer family is expected to be represented and the decision may be ratified. Pochettino, currently in charge of the United States men’s team under a contract running to 2030, reportedly wants the role; his release clause is about $10m (£7.5m), with extra compensation possible if he brings staff. United are 18th and in the relegation zone, with one league win and three wins in all competitions.

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