# USMNT’s Mauricio Pochettino favored to replace embattled Manchester United coach

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/usmnts-mauricio-pochettino-favored-to-replace-embattled-manchester-united-coach/
- Published: 2026-11-10T02:11:20+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-10T02:48:21+00:00
- Original publisher: New York Post (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://nypost.com/2026/11/09/sports/mauricio-pochettino-favored-to-replace-embattled-manchester-united-coach/
- Topics: Football, Sport, World

## Key points

- Pochettino is reported to be a leading candidate for Manchester United.
- Michael Carrick faces pressure as United sit in the relegation zone.
- Pochettino’s reported release clause is about $10 million.

## Summary

Mauricio Pochettino has emerged as a leading candidate to replace Michael Carrick as Manchester United manager, amid reports that the club is considering dismissing Carrick after a poor start to the season. The decision matters because United are in the Premier League relegation zone, and a change could bring Pochettino back to English football.

Reports say Pochettino, who manages the US men’s national team, would be open to the role and has a release clause in his contract believed to be worth about $10 million. He signed a four-year extension in August after the US reached the World Cup’s last 16; the team is now preparing for Concacaf Nations League quarter-finals against Haiti on 14 and 17 November. Eddie Howe, Sebastian Hoeness, Antonio Conte and Julian Nagelsmann have also been mentioned as possible replacements, while United’s 4-4 draw with Aston Villa added to pressure on Carrick.

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