Michael Carrick will be sticking around Old Trafford.
The Athletic’s David Ornstein reports Manchester United has struck a broad agreement with the club legend to become permanent manager. Carrick has been offered a two-year deal with an option for a third season.
Carrick, 44, came aboard on an interim basis upon the firing of Ruben Amorim in early January. Since arriving, Carrick has led United to a record of 10-3-2, earning the Red Devils a Champions League berth for next season, returning to the competition for the first time since 2024. Third in the Premier League, United finishes up its season with a visit from Nottingham Forest on Sunday and a trip to Brighton on the final matchday of the season next weekend.
A native of Wallsend, England, Carrick was a product of the West Ham academy and made his senior debut in 1999. After five seasons with Hammers, Carrick moved across London to join Tottenham Hotspur in 2004. In 2006, Carrick signed for United in a protracted transfer.
Carrick would go on to make 464 appearances for the Red Devils over 12 seasons. During his time with the club, Carrick won five Premier League titles, an FA Cup, three League Cups, a Europa League and Champions League. He retired in 2018.
Internationally, Carrick was capped 34 times by England and was on two World Cup squads.
Prior to managing United, Carrick spent three seasons at the helm of Middlesbrough from 2022 to 2025.
