{
  "id": 19832696,
  "title": "Mauricio Pochettino reveals when Man United contacted him about replacing Michael Carrick",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/13/mauricio-pochettino-reveals-when-man-united-contacted-him-about",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-13T16:23:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/tearful-mauricio-pochettino-explains-why-151632797.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Mauricio Pochettino, the newly appointed manager of Manchester United, revealed the moment Manchester United reached out to him about replacing Michael Carrick. Pochettino said the conversation began on Sunday afternoon, the same day as the Villa match. The Argentine manager expressed his gratitude for the club and acknowledged it as one of the most challenging decisions of his career. Pochettino will take up his new role at Manchester United from November 18th, after completing the USA's international fixtures. He emphasized the importance of respecting his players and staff during his time in the USA, stating that he wants to show his commitment and love for them.",
  "summary": "Pochettino was confirmed as Michael Carrick’s successor at Man United on Friday",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "Man Utd part ways with Carrick, line up Pochettino — Report",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/man-utd-part-ways-with-carrick-line-up-pochettino-report",
        "published": "2026-11-12T11:12:51.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Japan Times",
        "title": "Man Utd closing in on Pochettino after firing manager Carrick",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/13/man-utd-closing-in-on-pochettino-after-firing-manager-carrick",
        "published": "2026-11-13T02:47:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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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."
}