Pochettino a decade in Man Utd's making - but Carrick deserves better

Manchester United is reportedly on the verge of finalizing a deal to appoint U.S. men's national team head coach Mauricio Pochettino as their next manager. According to Yahoo Sports, this potential move would occur if the club decides to part ways with current manager Michael Carrick, as the team currently sits in 18th place in the Premier League relegation zone. Phil McNulty of BBC Sport Football noted that Pochettino appears set to turn a decade-long courtship with the club into a relationship.

Negotiations regarding a contract with Pochettino are ongoing, though Yahoo Sports reports that the club has not yet initiated formal discussions with U.S. Soccer. To secure his release from his current contract, which runs through the 2030 World Cup, the club would need to trigger a $10 million exit clause. While Pochettino has expressed interest in returning to club football, his name has previously surfaced as a candidate for the Manchester United position in 2018, 2022, and 2024.

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