Pochettino to Man Utd ‘done’ as Ornstein reveals huge contract detail and when ‘announcement’ is due

David Ornstein has revealed a huge update on Mauricio Pochettino’s move to Manchester United, with a ‘deal done’.

Pochettino is a long-term Man Utd target and he is finally making his move to the Premier League giants.

The former Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur and PSG boss has been sporadically linked with Man Utd for many years, and he has emerged as the firm favourite to succeed Michael Carrick in recent days.

Pochettino is currently the United States boss, and he penned a contract extension after this summer’s World Cup.

However, it has emerged this week that his current deal includes a release clause, and he opened the door to joining Man Utd a few days ago.

Over the past few days, Man Utd have been in talks with Pochettino’s representatives and the US federation, but it has been widely reported that a deal should be finalised for him to replace Carrick.

David Ornstein reveals Mauricio Pochettino’s length of contract

Pochettino reportedly reached an agreement with Man Utd before the club formally announced Carrick’s sacking on Thursday, and Ornstein revealed later that day that the USA boss is ‘set to sign’ with the Red Devils.

Ornstein also revealed the length of Pochettino’s contract with Man Utd, while his move could be announced on Friday.

Ornstein said on X: ‘Mauricio Pochettino to become Manchester United boss on 2.5yr contract. Deal until summer 2029 + 54yo expected to lead #USMNT over int’l break & then arrive at #MUFC in time for Liverpool. Announcement as soon as Friday.’

Moments later, Fabrizio Romano added that the ‘deal is done’ for Pochettino to join Man Utd.

Romano said on X: ‘BREAKING: Manchester United appoint Mauricio Pochettino as new head coach, here we go!

‘Deal done and green light from US Federation as Poch has agreed all terms on Wednesday.

‘New era at #MUFC.’

Pundit Alan Shearer has backed this appointment, with Pochettino tipped to “bring excitement back” to Man Utd.

“Pochettino will bring excitement back to the club,” Shearer told Betfair.

“He’d also bring experience because he’s managed in the Premier League. He knows what it’s about. He knows how it works and I think with his personality also, he’d bring something different to the club. So, when you put all those things into the pot, they’re getting a good guy.

“The best coaches in the world or some of the best coaches have been there, up and coming coaches have been there and have not been able to do what they want to do. So that’s the biggest thing. You can have the best coach in the world go to Man United and if he can’t do things that he wants to do and do it his way, then what’s the point?

“If he’s allowed to do things that he wants to do, and if he’s got control of who comes in and who goes out, who he can get out of the club, who he can get in the club, then yes, he can turn Man United around. But we always go back to the same point. There have been so many managers and coaches in there that it doesn’t take a genius to work out that the issue is not the coach at Man United.”