Manchester United have confirmed that Michael Carrick will become the new manager of the club after the incredible turnaround with the club this year. Carrick was able to seal a return to the Champions League for United and helped them finish third in the Premier League. The former England midfielder has signed a contract until 2028.
Carrick took over from Ruben Amorim as the caretaker manager till the end of the season after the club decided to part ways with the Portuguese tactician after a rocky tenure. Since taking over at the club, Carrick secured wins over Manchester City, Arsenal, Liverpool and Chelsea. In the 16 matches since taking over, Carrick has won 11 of them, drawing three and losing just two games.
“Manchester United is delighted to announce that Michael Carrick will continue as head coach of the men’s first team, having signed a new contract which will run to 2028.”
Carrick returned to United as head coach in January and was awarded the Premier League Manager of the Month award after victories against Manchester City and Arsenal in his first two games in charge. He has overseen qualification into next season’s UEFA Champions League with 11 wins from 16 games, accumulating the highest points tally in the Premier League since his arrival,” read the statement from United.
The rumours of Carrick getting the full-time job started the moment United were able to seal their return to the Champions League. During his time at the club as a player, Carrick made 464 appearances and lifted an impressive haul of trophies, including five Premier League crowns, the FA Cup, two League Cups, the Champions League, the UEFA Europa League and the FIFA Club World Cup.
WHAT CARRICK SAID AFTER TAKING UP JOB
Carrick said that carrying the responsibility of leading United fills him with immense pride and is aiming to move with a clear sense of purpose heading into the new campaign.
“From the moment that I arrived here 20 years ago, I felt the magic of Manchester United. Carrying the responsibility of leading our special football club fills me with immense pride.”
“Throughout the past five months, this group of players have shown they can reach the standards of resilience, togetherness and determination that we demand here. Now it’s time to move forward together again, with ambition and a clear sense of purpose. Manchester United and our incredible supporters deserve to be challenging for the biggest honours again,” said Carrick in the statement.
Carrick’s final game of the season will see United take on Brighton away from home on Sunday, May 24.
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