Mauricio Pochettino has been confirmed as Manchester United‘s new head coach.
Michael Carrick’s dismissal was finalised on Thursday, with the popular former United midfielder out of road after a run of one win in 10 Premier League matches that leaves the club 18th in the table.
The USMNT’s forthcoming double-header against Haiti looked like a remaining complication but a clear timeline emerged in Friday.
But what are the reported terms of the 54-year-old’s contract at Old Trafford, how much will he earn, and how does it compare to the best-paid coaches in soccer? Here’s what we know.
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Mauricio Pochettino’s Man United contract, salary
A report by The Athletic on November 12 stated Pochettino will sign a two-and-a-half-year deal at Manchester United.
This will keep him at Old Trafford until the end of the 2028/29 season. At least in theory; no United manager has seen out their contract since Sir Alex Ferguson stepped down in 2013.
There has been no substantial reporting on Pochettino’s salary at this point, although it is safe to assume he will enjoy a notable pay rise from the $6million annually that he pockets from U.S. Soccer.
Pochettino is likely to nestle somewhere in the middle of the list below that ranks to the top 10 highest-earning coaches in soccer.
Highest-paid coaches in soccer
| Rank | Manager | Club | Salary (gross) | Contract until |
| 1. | Simone Inzaghi | Al Hilal | £22.3m / $29.8m | July 2027 |
| 2. | Diego Simeone | Atletico Madrid | £20.1m / $26.8m | July 2027 |
| 3. | Luis Enrique | PSG | £17.2m / $22.9m | July 2030 |
| 4. | Mikel Arteta | Arsenal | £15m / $20m* | July 2030* |
| 5. | Oliver Glasner | Nottingham Forest | £13m / $17.4m | July 2029 |
| 6. | Jose Mourinho | Real Madrid | £12m / $16m | July 2029 |
| 7. | Ange Postecoglou | Al Nassr | £11.7m / $15.6m | July 2028 |
| 8. | Xabi Alonso | Chelsea | £11.5m / $15.4m | July 2030 |
| 9. | Luciano Spalletti | Juventus | £11.2m / $14.9m | July 2028 |
| 10. | Enzo Maresca | Man City | £10m / $13.3m | July 2029 |
The above table was compiled using a conglomeration of various reports from around Europe and the world, including a list from GiveMeSport.
Pochettino to Man United latest news
Pochettino’s appointment at Manchester United was confirmed on Friday. He will still lead the United States in their two-legged CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinal against Haiti on November 14 and 17 before taking up his new post.
A statement from United read: “Mauricio Pochettino has agreed to become the Manchester United men’s head coach from 18 November.
“The club has reached an agreement with the U.S. Soccer Federation for Mauricio and his staff to be released after the conclusion of their responsibilities with the U.S. Men’s National Team.”
It means Pochettino’s first game in charge will be United’s daunting trip to Anfield to face bitter rivals Liverpool on Sunday, November 22.
“The opportunity to represent the USA crest was one of the greatest honors of my career. We are so grateful to the players for their commitment, to the fans for their belief, and to the Federation for always supporting our staff and creating the opportunities to impact the culture of soccer in this great country,” Pochettino said in a statement released by U.S. Soccer.
