Manchester United have officially confirmed the appointment of Michael Carrick as the club’s permanent head coach.
The former United midfielder, who initially took charge in January on an interim basis after the dismissal of Ruben Amorim, has now been handed the role full-time following the club’s successful qualification for next season’s Champions League.
Under Carrick’s leadership, Manchester United recorded 11 victories in 16 matches, alongside three draws and two defeats. His tenure began with four straight wins and included major victories over Manchester City and Arsenal.
Carrick inherited the team while they were sitting seventh in the Premier League table, but a dramatic 3-2 victory against Nottingham Forest on Sunday secured third place with one game remaining in the season.
Reports also indicate that members of his coaching staff, including Steve Holland, Jonathan Woodgate, Jonny Evans, and Travis Binnion, are expected to receive contract extensions.
Carrick said:
“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, with ambition and a clear sense of purpose. Manchester United and our incredible supporters deserve to be challenging for the biggest honours again.’”