Man Utd Eye 'Respectful' Timeline for Pochettino's Highly Anticipated Arrival

Mauricio Pochettino is set to begin his tenure as Manchester United manager on either Wednesday, Nov. 18 or Thursday, Nov. 19, giving him time to fulfill his remaining obligations with the USMNT without leaving U.S. Soccer in a difficult position.

Michael Carrick was dismissed by United on Thursday, paying the price for a disappointing run of results early in the season, clearing the path for Pochettino to take over the now-vacant managerial role at Old Trafford.

Pochettino has an exit clause in his deal with U.S. Soccer, which was signed as recently as August following an extension agreed upon after the 2026 World Cup, and United will need to activate it. The clause is reportedly valued at $10 million (£7 million).

BBC Sport reports that while the move hasn't been finalized yet, it is "expected to be a formality" as the situation moves toward a rapid resolution just days after it first emerged as a possibility. Pochettino has also personally informed U.S. Soccer of his desire to take the Manchester United job, marking another significant step toward making the appointment official.