Pochettino Set to Join Manchester United After Haiti Matches

Manchester United is expected to bring Mauricio Pochettino into the manager’s role on November 18 or 19, giving him time to finish his immediate commitments with the U.S. men’s national team. Michael Carrick was fired on Thursday after a poor start to the season, opening the way for Pochettino to take over at Old Trafford.

Pochettino has told U.S. Soccer he wants to accept the United opportunity. His contract, extended in August after the 2026 World Cup, includes a break clause that United would need to activate. The clause is valued at $10 million, or about £7 million, and the process is expected to be completed soon.

Pochettino is due to lead the United States in both legs of its Concacaf Nations League quarterfinal against Haiti. The second match is scheduled for November 17 in Cincinnati. He could travel to Manchester afterward and start work the next day, or begin on November 19 if the overnight journey leaves too little time to prepare for training.

United is due to face Liverpool at Anfield on November 22, and had wanted its new manager in place before that match. Starting on November 19 would give Pochettino three days with the team. The later start also allows him to complete his duties with the national team, avoiding an immediate gap in leadership for the Haiti games.