{
  "id": 19622494,
  "title": "Man United ‘reach verbal agreement’ with Pochettino to replace Carrick",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/man-united-reach-verbal-agreement-with-pochettino-to-replace-carrick",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-11-12T07:27:45.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Citizen",
    "slug": "the-citizen",
    "url": "https://www.citizen.co.za/sport/soccer/world-soccer/man-united-reach-verbal-agreement-with-pochettino-to-replace-carrick/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Manchester United reportedly entered into a verbal agreement with former USA coach Mauricio Pochettino on Wednesday, aiming to replace Michael Carrick as their manager. The English club's poor start to the season, marked by a 40-year low, has left them in the relegation zone after an eight-game winless run. Carrick's future is set to be determined during a meeting attended by influential figures such as shareholders Jim Ratcliffe, CEO Omar Berrada, and director of football Jason Wilcox, who are reportedly inclined to dismiss the former player. Pochettino, with a successful track record in the Premier League, signed a contract extension with the United States through to the 2030 World Cup. However, his current deal with United is set to expire soon, and US Soccer would receive compensation if he were to join the English club, with a $10 million release clause in place. The US Soccer team's media event, scheduled for the same day, was canceled due to Veterans Day observance. Pochettino is scheduled to hold a press conference on Friday before a CONCACAF Nations League quarter-final match against Haiti. Harry Kane praised Pochettino's abilities, leaving the outcome of his potential move uncertain. Carrick, despite a recent reprieve following a last-minute victory against Roma, appeared set for dismissal.",
  "summary": "It is believed Carrick's future will be decided at a meeting in Monaco on Wednesday.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}