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Manchester United could spend more than £10.5m to appoint Mauricio Pochettino as their new manager, with the club also expected to pay compensation to bring four members of his trusted backroom staff to Old Trafford.
The Argentine has emerged as the leading candidate to replace Michael Carrick, with United reportedly already holding discussions with him over personal terms and assessing the financial implications of his appointment.
According to TeamTalk, Pochettino has a release clause of about £7.5m (€9m), but the total cost of securing his preferred coaching team could push the figure beyond £10.5m (€12.5m).
The four staff members Pochettino wants to bring with him are assistant coaches Jesus Perez and Miguel ‘Miki’ D’Agostino, goalkeeping coach Antonio ‘Toni’ Jiménez and sports scientist Sebastiano Pochettino, his eldest son.
Perez has worked alongside the former Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea manager since 2009, when they began their coaching partnership at Espanyol. He plays a key role in tactical preparation, training design and communication between the manager and players.
D’Agostino, a former teammate of Pochettino at Newell’s Old Boys, has also been part of his coaching setup since 2009. Jiménez, another former teammate, has worked with him since their time at Espanyol and is responsible for goalkeeper development.
Sebastiano joined his father’s coaching team in 2016 during their spell at Tottenham. He specialises in sports science, focusing on player conditioning, workload management and injury prevention.
The compensation required to release the four staff members is estimated at about £3m, taking the potential cost of the appointment above £10.5m before any personal contractual agreement with Pochettino is considered.
Pochettino reportedly emerged ahead of other candidates considered by United, including Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe, Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann and former Tottenham and Chelsea manager Antonio Conte.
United are expected to move forward with his appointment once Carrick’s departure is confirmed. The club’s decision to pursue the Argentine has also received backing from former manager Sir Alex Ferguson, who is reportedly keen to see him take charge at Old Trafford.
