Michael Carrick got a pat on the back after the weakest start to the season in decades, so shown to the exit door at Carrington training ground. Leaden for many who have faith in the United legend, where the perception is that it is the owners and management who have failed. A unique opportunity also opens up with Carrick’s exit.

Because according to The Athletic , there is no doubt, Mauricio Pochettino will be Manchester United’s next coach. With this, the world’s best player, Harry Kane, moves his favorite coach into Old Trafford.

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On Thursday, the England captain was of course asked about Pochettino as Manchester United coach.

“The relationship between Mauricio and me is obviously great,” Kane begins, according to Metro.

This, of course, makes Man United supporters prick up their ears. Kane has been heavily linked with Manchester United for several rounds, but the timing never set. This could change with Pochettino as the new United boss.

-I have mentioned him as one of the coaches who had a huge impact on my career and development in a remarkable way. At that stage of my career, I needed his guidance and the way he motivated me, not only on the pitch but also off the pitch. He was extremely helpful. He is obviously a great coach, as he has managed the biggest clubs in the world. From my point of view, I can’t find enough words to praise him, it comes from the best player in the world.

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Kane has extended his contract at Bayern Munich, but the 33-year-old still has a handful of seasons in his legs at the top level. Manchester United fans sense an opening for Harry Kane at the top of the Man Utd shirt.

If Pochettino gets his United game right, we can’t ignore Harry returning to the Premier League to reunite with the most important coach of his career.