Overview
- Manchester United announced Carrick’s appointment on Tuesday, confirming he will lead the team for the remainder of the season.
- Carrick succeeds Rúben Amorim and takes over from interim Darren Fletcher, who returns to his U18 coaching role.
- In a club statement, Carrick called the role an honor and said his focus is on helping players meet the club’s performance standards.
- He made 464 appearances for United as a player, served as caretaker in 2021, and most recently managed Middlesbrough from 2022 to 2025.
- United have exited both domestic cups, won one of their past seven matches, and next face Manchester City before a trip to Arsenal.