FP
Fakayejo Paul
Current United States men’s national team head coach Mauricio Pochettino would be open to holding formal discussions with Manchester United regarding their managerial situation.
As emergency internal reviews continue at Old Trafford surrounding Michael Carrick—with United languishing 18th in the Premier League—Pochettino has quickly re-emerged as a primary target for the hierarchy.
Key Financial & Legal Details
- Buyout Fee: The cost to release Pochettino from his existing contract with the U.S. Soccer Federation is estimated at around £7 million ($10 million).
- Current Contract: Pochettino’s deal with the USMNT runs through the 2030 FIFA World Cup cycle following a recent extension.
- Historical Links: Manchester United have held formal talks with Pochettino on at least two previous occasions—prior to appointing Erik ten Hag in 2022 and following Ten Hag’s departure in 2024.
- Alternative Options: Should a deal for Pochettino prove too complex, United’s board are also keeping tabs on Eddie Howe and Julian Nagelsmann as secondary options.