Carrick sacked as Manchester United coach, Pochettino likely successor
Manchester United have sacked Michael Carrick as coach with immediate effect after a very poor start to the season.
The club confirmed Carrick’s sacking as head coach of the men’s first team.
Carrick rejoined the club in January and guided the team to a third-place Premier League finish by winning 12 of the remaining 17 games in the 2025/26 season, accumulating the highest points tally in the league during that period.
After a disappointing start to the season, the club said it came “to the difficult conclusion that a change is necessary to achieve our ambitions”.
“Michael is, and always will be, a Manchester United legend.
“As a player, he set the standard, and he has done the same with the same dedication and professionalism throughout his time back at the club. His leadership and achievements last season will always be fondly remembered.
“The club intends to appoint a permanent successor as quickly as possible,” the club added.
The sack followed reports that Manchester United have a verbal agreement in principle with United States national football team coach Mauricio Pochettino to take over at Old Trafford.
The former Tottenham Hotspur coach is said to have a £7 million release clause in his contract with the USA national football team.
Pochettino is, however, likely to remain in charge of the USA team for their two games during the international break, against Haiti.
The club has not officially confirmed the sacking or appointment. Manchester United are expected to announce the Argentine as Carrick’s replacement.
The Red Devils are currently placed 18th on the English Premier League table with eight points from ten games.
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