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Pochettino Reportedly a Top Candidate for Manchester United Job if Carrick Departs

Pochettino Reportedly a Top Candidate for Manchester United Job if Carrick Departs
International Transfers · 16:23:39 - Friday, 13 November 2026

USMNT head coach Mauricio Pochettino is reportedly among the leading candidates to take over at Manchester United should the club decide to part ways with current manager Michael Carrick, according to a report from Yahoo Sports.

Pochettino signed a contract extension this summer that keeps him with the United States national team through the 2030 World Cup. However, the deal reportedly includes a $10 million release clause that could facilitate a move to a club side.

The Argentine coach has previously managed Premier League clubs Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea, and his potential availability has sparked speculation about a return to English football.

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