Mauricio Pochettino will follow José Mourinho's footsteps if he takes charge of Manchester United, succeeding Michael Carrick, who appears likely to be dismissed.
On 12 Nov 2026 GMT+7, Argentine coach Mauricio Pochettino is poised to follow Portuguese manager José Mourinho's path if he takes over the helm of the Premier League giants Manchester United from English manager Michael Carrick, whose dismissal seems imminent.
José Mourinho has managed three leading Premier League clubs across four tenures, starting with Chelsea (first spell) from June 2004 to September 2007, winning two Premier League titles, one FA Cup, two League Cups, and one Community Shield.
He then returned to Chelsea (second spell) between June 2013 and December 2015, reclaiming the Premier League title in the 2014–15 season before parting ways the following season due to declining league performance, which saw the team near the relegation zone; he secured one Premier League and one League Cup title during this period.
Next, he managed Manchester United from May 2016 to December 2018, succeeding Louis van Gaal. He led the team to a domestic cup double in his first season and finished second in the Premier League in 2017–18, which he regarded as among his greatest career achievements, winning the UEFA Europa League, League Cup, and Community Shield.
He then managed Tottenham Hotspur from November 2019 to April 2021, replacing Mauricio Pochettino. Mourinho guided Spurs to the Carabao Cup final but was dismissed six days before the final match, making Spurs the only English club he managed without winning a trophy.
Mauricio Pochettino managed Tottenham Hotspur from May 2014 to November 2019, establishing a golden era with intense pressing and youth development, consistently finishing in the Premier League top four. He secured runner-up positions in the Premier League (2016–17), League Cup (2014–15), and led the club to its first-ever UEFA Champions League final in 2018–19 before being dismissed following a poor start to the 2019–20 season.
He then managed Chelsea from July 2023 to May 2024 during a transitional phase with a young squad. Despite inconsistent first-half results, he led Chelsea to the Carabao Cup final (finishing runners-up) and finished sixth in the league, securing European qualification. He mutually parted ways with Chelsea after the season, amid strong rumors he will replace Michael Carrick as Manchester United manager, as Carrick faces a likely imminent sacking.