Manchester United don reach agreement with Mauricio Pochettino make e become their next manager, according to ESPN report, with announcement expected on Friday. The 54-year-old go replace Michael Carrick, wey di club sack on Thursday after poor run.
ESPN report say Pochettino don finalise personal terms on two-and-a-half year contract at Old Trafford. Before e travel go Manchester, e still get arrangement with U.S. Soccer Federation to take charge of two games against Haiti. The club expect am at Carrington on Wednesday, ahead of first game against Liverpool at Anfield on Nov. 22. Bulk of the club international players also expected back at Carrington that Wednesday.
Sources tell ESPN say Manchester United CEO Omar Berrada inform U.S. Soccer Federation on Wednesday say the club go trigger $10m (£7.5m) release clause in Pochettino contract. The club also expect to pay another $2m to hire im staff, including long-time assistant Jesus Perez. Pochettino himself ask representatives make dem alert the club to release clause inside contract extension wey e sign with U.S. Soccer Federation in August.
Pochettino na former Argentina defender, and e dey return to Premier League after spells at Southampton, Tottenham and Chelsea. E go meet the club for 18th position for Premier League table.
Michael Carrick appointment start in January after Ruben Amorim leave. E earn permanent two-year contract after winning 12 of 17 games and securing Champions League qualification. But three wins in 15 matches this season ultimately cost am the job, and Sky Sports News understand say the club and Pochettino don reach full agreement in principle, with talks with U.S. Soccer Federation at paperwork and regulatory stage.
Gary Neville no happy with how Manchester United handle Michael Carrick exit. For Sky Sports News, Neville call the treatment disgusting. E say club executives meet in Monaco on Wednesday while Michael Carrick dey take training for Manchester, and e describe am as indecision, lack of authority and poor leadership. Neville believe Michael Carrick deserve more respect from club wey e serve well as player. E also warn Pochettino say the club problems pass manager, and incoming coach must take control of recruitment and demand serious investment.
