Man Utd reach agreement to appoint Carrick manager
Manchester United has reached an agreement with Michael Carrick to become the club's permanent head coach. The formal contract exchange is underway, with an announcement expected soon. Carrick has led the team to significant improvements and Champions League qualification since taking over as interim manager.
- ▪Michael Carrick will sign an initial two-year deal with an option for an additional year.
- ▪The announcement of Carrick's appointment is expected within the next 48 hours.
- ▪Carrick has won 10 of his 15 Premier League games since taking charge in January.
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Man Utd reach agreement to appoint Carrick managerImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Carrick has won 10 of his 15 Premier League games since taking charge in JanuaryBySami MokbelSenior football correspondentPublished16 May 2026, 12:10 BSTUpdated 19 minutes agoManchester United have reached an agreement with Michael Carrick to become the club's permanent head coach.The formal process of exchanging contracts is now under way, with an announcement expected inside the next 48 hours.As things stand there is some doubt over whether the formalities can be completed before Sunday's match against Nottingham Forest, but there is a will to have it done in time for the club's final home game of the season.Carrick will sign an initial two-year deal with the option of an additional 12 months.Man…
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