Carrick confirmed as Man Utd permanent boss
Michael Carrick has been appointed as the permanent head coach of Manchester United on a two-year contract. He took over in January and has successfully led the team to Champions League qualification, finishing third in the Premier League. Carrick expressed pride in leading the club and emphasized the need for ambition and proper recruitment moving forward.
- ▪Michael Carrick has been confirmed as Manchester United's permanent head coach.
- ▪He has led the team to 11 wins in 16 matches since taking interim charge.
- ▪Carrick aims to improve the squad's performance and address key recruitment needs for the upcoming season.
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Carrick confirmed as Man Utd permanent bossImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Michael Carrick made 464 appearances for Manchester United between 2006 and his retirement in 2018ByMike PeterBBC Sport JournalistPublished22 May 2026, 11:03 BSTUpdated 10 minutes agoManchester United have confirmed the appointment of Michael Carrick as their permanent head coach on a two-year contract.The 44-year-old took interim charge after Ruben Amorim was sacked in January and has delivered Champions League qualification with an impressive run of form.Former Middlesbrough boss Carrick has led United to a guaranteed third place in the Premier League after Sunday's thrilling win over Nottingham Forest.He has won 11 of his 16 matches in charge and has been named on a six-man shortlist for the Premier…
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