Manchester United has agreed a deal for Mauricio Pochettino to become the club's next head coach, following the sacking of Michael Carrick.
Mauricio Pochettino has agreed a two-and-a-half-year deal to take over as Manchester United manager. This development comes after Michael Carrick was sacked, ending his 10-month spell in charge with the club at the bottom of the table. Sky Sports' Gary Neville criticized United's treatment of Carrick as 'disgusting,' while Jamie Carragher countered that Carrick had not been treated badly. The Guardian highlighted the club's 'dysfunctional hierarchy' as a contributing factor to Carrick’s challenges, pointing to 'disastrous decisions and confused appointments' since Sir Alex Ferguson's retirement. Pochettino is expected to fulfill his commitments leading the US men’s national team through the remainder of the current international window before moving to Old Trafford. Adding to the club's internal issues, Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has rejected a second contract offer, with his current deal nearing its expiration.