Manchester United managerial costs could top £100m amid Mauricio Pochettino agreement

Manchester United's spending on managerial appointments and dismissals since Sir Alex Ferguson's retirement could exceed £100 million if Michael Carrick is replaced by Mauricio Pochettino.

According to calculations attributed to Betarades, the combined cost could reach approximately £100.1 million, although the figure remains an estimate rather than a confirmed club expenditure.

The financial implications have become more relevant after Sky Sports reported that United reached an agreement in principle with Pochettino on 11 November.

However, Carrick has not been officially dismissed, and the Argentine remains United States national team manager.

The reported calculation puts United's cumulative managerial dismissal costs at approximately £79.1 million if Carrick leaves.

His potential compensation is estimated at £2.9 million, although that figure has not been independently confirmed.

Hiring Pochettino would create another expense.

The 54-year-old signed a new United States contract until 2030, and reports suggest United would need to pay around £7 million to £7.5 million to secure his release.

Additional compensation could be required if Pochettino brings members of his coaching staff.

According to the Betarades estimate, total recruitment-related compensation since 2013 would then reach approximately £21 million.

Combined with the reported dismissal costs, that would take the overall figure to £100.1 million.

However, the precise total depends on the final contractual terms and the methodology used to calculate previous managerial expenses.

United's latest managerial uncertainty follows a disappointing start to the Premier League season.

Carrick's side entered the November international break in 18th place, having collected eight points from ten matches.

Their most recent fixture ended in a dramatic 4-4 draw with Aston Villa, with Joshua Zirkzee and Patrick Dorgu scoring in stoppage time.

Chief executive Omar Berrada and director of football Jason Wilcox have reportedly discussed Carrick's future with co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe.

Meanwhile, United's financial statements illustrate the wider cost of organisational changes.

The club reported £36.6 million in exceptional costs for 2024–25 and £8.2 million for 2025–26, although both figures include expenses beyond managerial departures.

Those amounts therefore cannot be treated entirely as coaching compensation.

United must resolve Carrick's position and negotiate Pochettino's release from US Soccer before their Premier League trip to Liverpool on 22 November.