USMNT’s Mauricio Pochettino ‘close’ to ditching US for Manchester United

USMNT’s Mauricio Pochettino ‘close’ to ditching US for Manchester United appeared first on ClutchPoints . Add ClutchPoints as a Preferred Source by clicking here . The USMNT soccer team is set to receive a major setback after Mauricio Pochettino was approached by English football giants Manchester United . Pochettino led the USMNT at the 2026 FIFA World Cup and has a record of 21 wins, one draw and 13 defeats in 35 games across 35 matches. And while he has brought in a recognizable brand of football to the USMNT, Pochettino is currently under negotiation with Manchester United, and talks are reportedly progressing well, according to a post on X by Fabrizio Romano. “Mauricio Pochettino is close to becoming the new Manchester United head coach, the negotiations are moving forward and are going very well between Mauricio Pochettino and Manchester United,” he said. “The directors waiting for final green light but Pochettino is open to taking the job immediately.” Watch sports LIVE with fuboTV (free trial) United will reportedly trigger a $10 million release clause worked into Pochettino’s contract with the USMNT, and is likely to join the club immediately. The news comes after Manchester United underwent their worst start in a top-flight and domestic campaign in 40 years. United have only eight points in 10 Premier League matches thus far, and were ousted from the Carabao Cup in the third round after losing 3-2 to Brighton. Meanwhile, they have also endured a difficult start to their UEFA Champions League campaign and have lost twice in four games. Carrick was initially appointed as the permanent manager of United after leading the side to a third-place finish in the EPL last season after taking over from the now-AC Milan manager Ruben Amorim. However, they have suffered a dramatic regression this season and have struggled both offensively and defensively. United have also struggled with respect to their playing style, and most recently played out a 4-4 draw against Aston Villa at Old Trafford. Pochettino can be expected to immediately implement his possession-heavy, ‘play out from the back’ footballing identity and will be well aware that he is taking on one of the biggest, and arguably the most difficult job in world football.   Related: USMNT manager heavily rumored to take over role at Manchester United Related: Manchester United coach Michael Carrick ‘expected’ to be fired after rough start