Manchester United are reported to have reached an agreement with Mauricio Pochettino, the head coach of the United States men's national team, for him to become the club's new manager on a two-and-a-half-year contract.
Background
According to reports from The Athletic, Sky Sports and other outlets, Pochettino is expected to sign the contract and take over from Michael Carrick. ESPN has published an account of how Carrick secured the position and then left it roughly ten months later.
Impact on the US national team
Pochettino's move would leave the United States men's national team without a head coach. The New York Times has already published an analysis of the leading candidates to succeed him.
Outlook
The reports describe the agreement as a deal that is yet to be completed. Neither Manchester United nor Pochettino had been quoted in the available coverage at the time of writing, and further details, including the date of any formal announcement and the terms of the contract beyond its length, have not been confirmed. This article will be updated as more information becomes available.
Sources: The Athletic / The New York Times, Sky Sports, ESPN.
