Man Utd don sack Carrick after worst start, Pochettino set to take over

Manchester United don sack Michael Carrick as head coach less than six months after he sign two-year contract. Di club announce am on Thursday morning, shortly after Michael Carrick leave di training ground. Manchester United bin dey relegation zone after one win in 10 Premier League matches, na dia worst start to a Premier League season.

For statement, di club talk say dem reach ‘the extremely difficult conclusion that a change is necessary in order to achieve our ambitions’. Dem add say dem go appoint permanent successor ‘as quickly as possible’.

Manchester United don reach full agreement with USA head coach Mauricio Pochettino. Mauricio Pochettino likely go remain in charge of USA for dia Nations League against Haiti on Saturday and Wednesday before he start work next Thursday. Dem expect am to take charge of Manchester United first game after di international break against Liverpool.

Mauricio Pochettino get £7m release clause in him newly-signed contract with USA, and talks with United Soccer Federation dey at ‘paperwork and regulatory processes’ stage. He go be di eighth permanent appointment since Sir Alex Ferguson retire in 2013.

Michael Carrick take training for Manchester on Wednesday as Manchester United reach verbal agreement with Mauricio Pochettino. Club chiefs bin dey Monaco summit with minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe, and na there Sir Jim Ratcliffe ratify di decision to sack Michael Carrick after recommendation from chief executive Omar Berrada and director of football Jason Wilcox.

Manchester United hierarchy, including Jason Wilcox and Omar Berrada, feel say di current squad better pass results and performances. Michael Carrick exit follow Manchester United 4-4 draw against Aston Villa on Sunday.

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