How Pochettino came on Man Utd's radar - and what Carrick was told when
Summary
Manchester United dismissed Michael Carrick after a poor run of results and performances, including eight goals conceded across three key games. The club is pursuing United States manager Mauricio Pochettino, whose contract reportedly has a $10 million release clause.Key Facts
- United chief executive Omar Berrada told Carrick’s agent that Berrada and director of football Jason Wilcox planned to discuss the coach’s future with co-owner Jim Ratcliffe.
- Wilcox later spoke with Carrick about a recommendation on his future at the club.
- United told Carrick that results and performances needed to improve during games against Chelsea, Roma and Aston Villa.
- United conceded eight goals across those three games and judged that the team had not made enough progress.
- United knew of a reported $10 million release clause in Pochettino’s contract with the United States national team.
- Carrick initially took charge on an interim basis after Ruben Amorim was dismissed in January, then signed a two-year deal.
- United had won just twice all season and stood second-bottom in the Premier League and 17th in the Champions League table.
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