BREAKING: Manchester United Sack Michael Carrick, It’s Over — Pochettino Set To Take Over

Manchester United have sacked Michael Carrick as head coach with immediate effect, ending his tenure less than six months after signing a two-year contract.

Carrick departs after overseeing the club’s worst-ever start to a Premier League season, with United in the relegation zone after picking up one win in 10 matches. 2e6d

The decision was ratified by minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe at a Monaco summit on Wednesday, following recommendation from chief executive Omar Berrada and director of football Jason Wilcox. Carrick took training in Manchester on Wednesday as the decision was being made. 2e6d

Carrick’s exit follows United’s 4-4 draw against Aston Villa on Sunday, when they fell 2-0 down inside four minutes and then 4-2 down early in the second half before mounting a last-gasp comeback to draw. 2e6d

Carrick was initially appointed as United boss in January 2026 on a contract until the end of the season, following Ruben Amorim’s sacking. He was nominated for Premier League Manager of the Season and, on May 22, signed a new contract running to 2028 after guiding United to 3rd place. 2e6d

*Replacement:*
Mauricio Pochettino is lined up to replace him. United have an agreement in place with Pochettino to take over but he is likely to remain in charge of the USA for their Nations League games against Haiti on Saturday and Wednesday before starting work. 2e6d

Sky Sports understands Pochettino has a £7m release clause in his newly-signed contract with the USA.