Trending Now - Michael Carrick Takes Helm as Manchester United's New Manager

WHO:

Fox News - Michael Carrick, 44, appointed as Manchester United's permanent manager.

Daily Mail Sports - Carrick becomes the seventh manager of Manchester United since Sir Alex Ferguson retired.

WHAT:

Fox News - Carrick has been given a two-year contract, keeping him at Old Trafford until 2028.

Fox News - Carrick secured 11 victories from 16 matches, leading to a guaranteed third-place finish in the league.

Fox News - Manchester United accumulated a league-high 36 points during Carrick's tenure.

Daily Mail Sports - The contract includes an option for Manchester United to extend it by a further year.

WHERE:

Fox News - Manchester United's home ground is Old Trafford.

Fox News - Carrington is the training ground for Manchester United.

WHEN:

Fox News - Carrick took over as interim head coach on January 13.

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WHY:

Fox News - Carrick was appointed to restore a cohesive winning culture at Manchester United after the dismissal of Ruben Amorim.

Fox News - The club's hierarchy felt compelled to hand Carrick the permanent role due to his success in stabilizing the team.

HOW:

Fox News - Carrick orchestrated a tactical turnaround that led to significant improvements in team performance.

Fox News - The club's director of football, Jason Wilcox, noted that Carrick's approach aligns with the club’s values, traditions, and history.

(UPDATED May 22, 2026 23:21 UTC)

Michael Carrick has been appointed as Manchester United's permanent manager, marking him as the seventh manager since Sir Alex Ferguson's retirement. He has signed a two-year contract that will keep him at Old Trafford until 2028, with an option for an additional year, after leading the team to 11 victories in 16 matches and securing a third-place finish in the league. Carrick's tactical turnaround and alignment with the club's values have convinced the hierarchy to make this decision following the dismissal of Ruben Amorim.