Mauricio Pochettino is the leading candidate to become the next manager of Manchester United following his departure from Chelsea.

Mauricio Pochettino, the former Chelsea manager, officially parted ways with the Premier League club on Tuesday evening, marking the beginning of intense speculation about his next move. Pochettino quickly emerged as the frontrunner to take over as the next manager of Manchester United following his departure from Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea announced the mutual agreement between Pochettino and the club after a meeting, with Pochettino expressing gratitude to the ownership group and Sporting Directors for the opportunity during his tenure. His departure from Chelsea created significant interest in his potential role as the Reds’ manager.

Initially priced at 20/1 by Bet365 earlier in the day, Pochettino’s odds steadily shortened, reflecting the growing anticipation of him joining Manchester United. At the time of writing, he stands as the even-money favorite to replace Erik ten Hag, whose future at the club remains uncertain. This swift turn of events underscores the dynamic nature of managerial changes in top-tier football.