Manchester United have reportedly agreed terms with Mauricio Pochettino, the head coach of the United States men's national team, on a two-and-a-half-year contract to become the club's new manager, according to multiple news outlets. He is set to replace Michael Carrick, who has been dismissed as head coach.
Contract and appointment
Sky Sports and The Athletic, the latter part of The New York Times, report that the Argentine has agreed a deal running for two and a half years. CNN reports that the club has parted ways with Carrick and is lining up Pochettino as his successor.
Carrick's tenure
ESPN has examined how Carrick secured the position and then lost it roughly ten months later, describing a relatively short spell in charge.
Background
Pochettino has previously managed Southampton, Tottenham Hotspur, Paris Saint-Germain and Chelsea. He took charge of the US national team after leaving Chelsea. The reports do not detail the terms of his departure from the national setup, and neither the club nor the coach has been quoted in the information available here.
The details above are drawn from media reports and may be updated as the club confirms the appointment.
Sources: Sky Sports, ESPN, The Athletic (The New York Times), CNN.
