Manchester United end Michael Carrick’s deal after Aston Villa 4-4
United part ways with Carrick and accelerates the move for Mauricio Pochettino, with a €10m release clause.
Manchester United have ended Michael Carrick’s contract after the 4-4 draw with Aston Villa, meaning the coach is no longer in charge of the team. Reports from England say Carrick was at the Carrington training ground earlier in the day to complete the final steps before the separation.
Pochettino in charge hunt
That 4-4 was Carrick’s last match on the bench. The club’s main target now is Mauricio Pochettino. Over the past two days, the Argentine has emerged as the frontrunner, but United would need to pay a release clause to do so from his current job with the United States.
Cost of the change
The package United is willing to pay is put at around €10m, rising to roughly €12m when staff costs are included. ESPN adds that United have already contacted U.S. Soccer to trigger the clause, with executives expected to meet Carrick on Thursday as the club pushes forward with Pochettino.
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