Manchester United's crisis fuels interest in Pochettino as US boss
Mauricio Pochettino may be close to swapping his role as Estados Unidos coach for the Manchester United job.
Manchester United are enduring a chaotic start to the season, the worst in four decades, and sit in the Premier League relegation zone.
Both parties show interest
both the Argentine manager and the club are keen on a possible agreement.
Michael Carrick, the club legend who now manages United, is under pressure after recent results, and the prospect of Pochettino’s return to English football is welcomed.
Pochettino led the Estados Unidos to the round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup.
The newspaper notes that the situation is complicated.
Contract terms and US outlook
Pochettino’s contract includes a $10 million release clause, roughly R$55.8 million, should he break his bond with the Estados Unidos.
The fee could rise if Manchester United also wish to hire members of his coaching staff.
He was appointed in September 2024 and guided the Estados Unidos at the 2026 World Cup.
The Estados Unidos topped their group and defeated Bosnia and Herzegovina in the knockout to reach the last‑16.
Their run ended with a 4‑1 loss to Belgium.
Despite the exit, the federation renewed his contract in August, extending his stay until 2030.
The new deal broadened his and his staff’s duties to include youth development, coach education and integration of the national team’s categories.
A departure would likely occur before the Estados Unidos’ first official commitments in the 2030 World Cup cycle.
The team will meet Haiti in the CONCACAF Nations League quarter‑finals, with the first leg on 14 November in Miami and the return on 17 November in Cincinnati.
Pochettino is due to hold a press conference on Friday the 13th.