Michael Carrick has reached an agreement to become the interim head coach of Manchester United, according to Britain’s Press Association. This development follows discussions that intensified on Monday, culminating in Carrick’s arrival at the club’s training ground on Tuesday.
As part of his coaching staff, Carrick plans to include former England assistant manager Steve Holland. He will also collaborate with Jonathan Woodgate, Jonny Evans, and Travis Binnion. Notably, Darren Fletcher, who managed the team during the last two matches, was offered a position in Carrick’s team but has chosen to return to his role as the Under-18s coach.
Official confirmation of Carrick’s appointment is expected later today. This will mark his return to the managerial role at Manchester United, where he previously served as caretaker manager for three matches following the dismissal of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in late 2021. During that brief tenure, Carrick achieved two victories and one draw before Ralf Rangnick took over for the remainder of the season.
Carrick enjoyed a successful playing career at United, making 464 appearances over a span of 12 years. His time at the club saw him secure five Premier League titles, as well as a UEFA Champions League trophy. Following his playing days, Carrick took on coaching roles, having worked under both Solskjaer and Jose Mourinho as part of the first-team coaching staff.
In October 2022, Carrick was appointed head coach of Middlesbrough, where he led the team to the Sky Bet Championship play-offs in his inaugural season. However, he was dismissed from that position last summer.
Now, with Manchester United in need of direction, Carrick’s experience both as a player and a coach could provide the stability the team requires during this transitional period.
