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Manchester United have sacked manager Michael Carrick with immediate effect following a disappointing start to the season, with former Tottenham Hotspur boss Mauricio Pochettino expected to take over at Old Trafford.
The development was reported by transfer expert Fabrizio Romano today, although the club had yet to issue an official statement confirming Carrick’s dismissal as of the time of reporting.
Carrick, 45, was appointed on a permanent basis at the beginning of the season after guiding United to an impressive third-place finish in the Premier League during his spell as interim manager last season.
However, the former England midfielder struggled to maintain that momentum, with United enduring a difficult campaign and failing to show significant improvement in recent weeks.
The Red Devils have slipped to 18th place in the Premier League, below the relegation zone, while they are also 17th among 36 teams in the Champions League.
Pochettino has emerged as the leading candidate to replace Carrick, with reports indicating that Manchester United have already reached a personal agreement with the Argentine manager.
The former Chelsea and Tottenham manager is currently under contract with the United States Soccer Federation until mid-2030. However, his deal reportedly includes a release clause of about €9m, which could allow United to secure his services without prolonged negotiations.
If the move is completed quickly, Pochettino could take charge of his first match when Manchester United face Liverpool at Anfield on November 22.
Carrick, who previously managed Middlesbrough in England’s second tier, is now expected to consider his next managerial move.
