Mauricio Pochettino, who signed a contract extension to remain with the US through to the 2030 World Cup just three months ago, is due to hold a pre-match press conference on Friday. (EPA Images pic)LONDON: US head coach Mauricio Pochettino is set to be appointed as the new manager of Manchester United after the struggling English giants sacked Michael Carrick on Thursday.
Pochettino is expected to leave his role with the USA following their two-legged CONCACAF Nations League quarter-final on Saturday and Tuesday in a move that will see United trigger a release clause worth some US$10 million to secure the Argentine's services.
Pochettino, who signed a contract extension to remain with the US through to the 2030 World Cup just three months ago, is due to hold a pre-match press conference on Friday.
