Pochettino Set to Sign with Manchester United, Deschamps Declines

Manchester United has officially confirmed the sacking of Michael Carrick, mired in 18th place in the Premier League after a catastrophic start to the season. The Red Devils are now turning to Mauricio Pochettino to succeed him on the Old Trafford bench.

According to journalist Fabrizio Romano, a verbal agreement has already been reached with the Argentine manager and his entourage. All that remains is to finalize the terms of his departure with the American federation, of which he is currently the manager. “Negotiations are ongoing with the American federation following the verbal agreement reached with Pochettino and his entourage. It’s now just a matter of time,” Romano wrote on X.

Pochettino’s Premier League experience — notably his spells at Tottenham and Southampton — is said to have been decisive in the choice of Manchester United’s executives. Barring any reversal of circumstances, the Argentine should take charge of the club in the coming days.

As for Didier Deschamps, that avenue quickly closed. The France national team manager, whose name had circulated among potential candidates, reportedly rejected Manchester United’s advances. The 1998 World Cup winner should therefore not leave his position at the helm of the Blues to join England.