Mauricio Pochettino confirmed as new Manchester United manager

Manchester United have hired Mauricio Pochettino as their new head coach. Pochettino will leave his role with the United States men’s national team and move to Old Trafford on a two-and-a-half year deal through to the end of the 2028-29 season after United triggered the $10million (£7.4m) release in his contract. He was previously signed through to the 2030 World Cup with the U.S. He will remain with the USMNT for the upcoming Concacaf Nations League quarter final games with Haiti before making his return to English football.

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Crystal Palace part company with Pierre Sage

Crystal Palace have parted company with manager Pierre Sage after just 16 games in charge. It emerged on Sunday that Palace were set to part ways with the 47-year-old following the 3-1 defeat at home against Liverpool — their fifth loss in eight games — with Thomas Frank the leading contender to take over.

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Manchester United sack manager Michael Carrick

Manchester United are working to finalise a deal to appoint United States head coach Mauricio Pochettino after sacking Michael Carrick. The former Red Devils midfielder was dismissed on Thursday morning as confirmation finally arrived of what had been an open secret since the start of the week. Carrick led United to third place last season, having stepped in following Ruben Amorim’s acrimonious January exit, but the head coach paid the price for overseeing the club’s worst start to a campaign since 1986.

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USA cancel media plans as United close on Mauricio Pochettino

Media duties scheduled for Wednesday have been cancelled by the United States as Manchester United prepare to make a move for their head coach Mauricio Pochettino. It is understood that plans are underway at United to appoint the Argentinian should current head coach Michael Carrick, as expected, be dismissed, with the club currently sitting in the relegation zone after their worst start to a season since 1986.

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