Manchester United have sacked Michael Carrick as head coach of the senior men’s team following a difficult start to the 2026/27 season, according to football journalist Fabrizio Romano.
A report by The Athletic revealed that key figures in the club’s hierarchy, including CEO Omar Berrada, director of football Jason Wilcox and minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe, met in Monaco to discuss Carrick’s future before the international break. Carrick, however, still led a training session yesterday, with most of the international players absent following their respective national team call-ups.
The club have contacted Mauricio Pochettino, who is currently head coach of the United States men’s national team. The former Tottenham Hotspur manager’s contract reportedly runs until 2030, but United are prepared to activate his buyout clause and secure his release from the United States Soccer Federation for $10 million (£7.4 million).
Reports indicate that United would be comfortable with Pochettino remaining in charge of the US national team for its two Concacaf Nations League quarter-final matches against Haiti before potentially taking over at Old Trafford.
Manchester United are enduring one of their worst starts to a Premier League season in 40 years, having managed just one victory in their opening 10 league matches. The club have also conceded 30 goals across all competitions, among the highest totals recorded by teams in Europe’s top five leagues.
Carrick initially took charge as interim head coach following Ruben Amorim’s departure in January 2026. He made an impressive impact, winning 11 of his 16 matches, guiding United to a third-place finish and securing Champions League qualification.
His achievements earned him a permanent appointment on May 22, 2026, on a two-year contract. However, the club’s disappointing performances this season have raised fresh questions about his ability to maintain the progress made during his interim spell.
