Manchester United appoint Pochettino as Carrick’s replacement
Verified: 42 outlets in 29 countries have reported this story since Nov 10.
Manchester United have appointed Mauricio Pochettino as their new head coach on a contract running until 2029. The former Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea manager replaces Michael Carrick, who was dismissed on Thursday, November 12, 2026.
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Two or more outlets reported this story and its reliability score reached 65%, so WorldPulse marks it verified. That means more than one outlet says so, not that it is proven true.
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- Nov 10, 4:59 PM UTCFirst reportMan United to sack Carrick, Pochettino emerges as potential replacementbusinessday.ng ↗
- Nov 10, 4:59 PM UTC+0 minPochettino open to Man United talks as Carrick’s future hangs in balancevanguardngr.com ↗
- Nov 11, 4:09 AM UTC+11 hPochettino open to talks for Manchester United managerial gig as cloud looms over Carrick's futuretimesofoman.com ↗
- Nov 13, 1:17 PM UTC+3 dManchester United oficializa la llegada de Mauricio Pochettino como su nuevo entrenadorlatercera.com (again) ↗
- Nov 13, 1:18 PM UTC+3 dManchester United anuncia a Mauricio Pochettino como su nuevo director técnicoeluniverso.com (again) ↗
- Nov 13, 1:18 PM UTC+3 dPochettino, nuevo entrenador del Manchester United hasta 2029proceso.hn (again) ↗
- Nov 13, 1:26 PM UTC+3 d· you’re reading thisManchester United appoint Pochettino as Carrick’s replacement3news.com ↗
[Claude] All three reports cover the same event: Carrick's dismissal by Manchester United and the Pochettino succession, with no conflicting facts.
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