{
  "id": 19742811,
  "title": "Pochettino set to become Manchester United manager after club sacks Carrick",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/13/pochettino-set-to-become-manchester-united-manager-after-club-sacks",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-13T01:18:42.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/sports/2026/11/13/pochettino-set-to-become-manchester-united-manager-after-club-sacks-carrick/243039"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Mauricio Pochettino is on the verge of becoming the new manager of Manchester United, following the club's decision to sack Michael Carrick. The English soccer giants are set to trigger a US$10 million release clause to secure Pochettino's services, as he prepares to leave his role with the US national team after their CONCACAF Nations League quarter-final matches. Pochettino, who recently signed a contract extension with the US until the 2030 World Cup, will hold a pre-match press conference on the day of United's next match. Carrick, who led United to a third-place finish in the Premier League last season, had led the team to eight points from their first ten games this season, placing them in the relegation zone. United confirmed they had parted ways with Carrick, following a disappointing start to the season. Despite leading United to Champions League qualification as interim boss in January, Carrick's tenure as permanent manager has been marked by a decline in form and discipline issues. Carrick's final game was a chaotic 4-4 draw against Aston Villa, after which he stated he would not leave the club. Manchester United supporters, including former captain Gary Neville, have expressed disappointment with Carrick's dismissal, accusing the club's majority owners, the Glazer family, and minority shareholder Jim Ratcliffe, of poor management.",
  "summary": "LONDON, Nov 13 — US head coach Mauricio Pochettino is set to be appointed as the new manager of Manchester United...",
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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."
}