Mauricio Pochettino has agreed a two-and-a-half-year contract to become Manchester United manager, with an official announcement imminent.
The former Tottenham and Chelsea head coach is set to replace Michael Carrick on a deal which will run until 2029.
Buyout clause triggered
The Athletic reported on Thursday evening, hours after Carrick was sacked, that Man Utd will pay Pochettino’s $10million (£7.4m) buyout clause to release the Argentine from his contract with the United States national team.
Carrick and his coaching staff were dismissed on Thursday, clearing the way for Pochettino to take charge. The deal is not yet complete, but the 54-year-old is expected to sign a contract running until 2029.
Timing of announcement
An announcement could come as early as Friday, although Pochettino is expected to remain with the United States for their Concacaf Nations League quarter-final matches against Haiti on Saturday and Tuesday.
He would then travel to England ahead of taking charge of Man Utd’s trip to face Liverpool, at Anfield, in the Premier League on November 22.
United's struggles
United are 18th in the table and in the relegation zone after winning only one of their opening 10 league matches this season. That run led to Carrick's departure, despite his permanent appointment only coming in May. He lasted 16 games in the role.
