Man Utd learn cost of hiring Mauricio Pochettino to replace Michael Carrick as release clause emerges

Mauricio Pochettino is the leading candidate to replace Michael Carrick as the next head coach of Manchester United.

It was widely reported on Monday evening that United are expected to part ways with Carrick ahead of their Premier League clash against Liverpool on November 22 as they sit in the relegation zone with eight points from 10 games.

Sir Jim Ratcliffe will lead a meeting in Monaco on Tuesday (November 10), according to Ben Jacobs, where chief executive Omar Berrada and director of football Jason Wilcox will formally recommend parting ways with Carrick.

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Mauricio Pochettino's buyout clause in United States contract revealed

Jacobs claims former Tottenham and Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino is a leading contender to take the hot seat. He also mentioned there being a release clause in his current USMNT contract.

So, how much would United have to pay? A report from The Athletic has claimed that the buyout clause in Pochettino's current deal is 'in the ballpark' of $10 million (£7.4m).

And if they want to bring Pochettino's backroom staff on board, they would have to pay 'millions more dollars' to make it happen.

Pochettino is the leading candidate to replace Michael Carrick. Image credit: Getty

Julian Nagelsmann and Eddie Howe are also said to be contenders to replace Carrick, with Jacobs claiming United would need to pay £3 million to Newcastle if Howe were to be appointed.

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Mauricio Pochettino's feelings on taking Man Utd job

Pochettino, who has a wealth of Premier League experience, would be interested in taking the job if it were offered to him, according to a report from talkSPORT.

The Argentine previously led Chelsea to sixth in the Premier League. He also led them to a League Cup final and FA Cup semi-final, but left by mutual consent after just one season

Before that, he secured four consecutive top-four finishes with Spurs and memorably stood on the touchline for their Champions League final defeat to Liverpool in 2019.

Pochettino has been open about how much he misses life as a manager in England.

Speaking to L'Equipe, he said: “I miss the football scene in England. I love the country, its culture, the football culture. For anyone with a competitive spirit who wants to measure themselves against others and test their limits, it's the ideal place. Here, you have to give your best constantly.”