Manchester United Reportedly Exploring Pochettino as Next Coach
Manchester United is reportedly conducting due diligence on a potential deal to appoint Mauricio Pochettino, the current U.S. men's team coach, as their next coach.
Greenville New Bern Washington, NC, November 11, 2026 —
Manchester United is reportedly in the process of conducting due diligence regarding a potential agreement to name Mauricio Pochettino as the club’s next coach.
Sources indicate that the English Premier League club is evaluating a possible deal for Pochettino, who currently serves as the coach for the U.S. men’s national soccer team. The specifics of this due diligence process, including the timeline and the exact nature of the considerations, were not immediately available.
Pochettino, an Argentine professional football manager, has previously coached several high-profile European clubs, including Southampton, Tottenham Hotspur, and Paris Saint-Germain. His tenure at these clubs often featured a focus on developing young talent and implementing an intense, pressing style of play.
The role of head coach at Manchester United has been a subject of significant media attention, with the club seeking to establish stability and long-term success. While reports suggest Manchester United is exploring this avenue with Pochettino, no official announcement or confirmation has been made by the club or the U.S. Soccer Federation.
The U.S. men’s national team has been under Pochettino’s guidance, though the exact details and duration of his involvement with the national team in this context were not provided in the available information. The club’s decision-making process is understood to be thorough as they consider potential candidates for the coaching position.
Story summarized from the original created by JAMES ROBSON, Associated Press on www.wnct.com, see more information here.
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