{
  "id": 19716608,
  "title": "Man Utd closing in on Pochettino after sacking manager Carrick",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/man-utd-closing-in-on-pochettino-after-sacking-manager-carrick",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-12T21:53:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/sports/2026/11/13/man-utd-closing-in-on-pochettino-after-sacking-manager-carrick"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Manchester United is in the midst of securing Mauricio Pochettino as their new manager following the dismissal of Michael Carrick, according to wire reports. The Argentine coach, who recently extended his contract with the United States through the 2030 World Cup, is set to take charge after the US team's CONCACAF Nations League quarter-final matches. Pochettino's move to Manchester United will come with a release clause valued at around $10 million, triggering his departure from the US side. The 45-year-old former United captain, who led the team to a third-place finish last season, has struggled to maintain the club's recent form, currently languishing in the relegation zone. Carrick's tenure as interim manager following Ruben Amorim's departure saw him lead United to Champions League qualification, but his subsequent seasons have seen a decline in performance. Carrick's decision to part ways with the club was made during a meeting involving key club figures, including co-owner Jim Ratcliffe, chief executive Omar Berrada, and director of football Jason Wilcox. Pochettino, with Premier League experience from spells at Southampton, Tottenham, and Chelsea, is expected to bring fresh leadership to the struggling English giants.",
  "summary": "Mauricio Pochettino is expected to leave his role with the USA following their two-legged CONCACAF Nations League quarter-final.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "Man United need bigger solution than sacking Carrick — Neville",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/man-united-need-bigger-solution-than-sacking-carrick-neville",
        "published": "2026-11-12T11:12:51.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "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."
}