Manchester United confirm Michael Carrick appointment

Carrick has been chosen to lead United ahead of ex-boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.

Tue, 13 Jan, 2026 - 19:19

Simon Peach

Michael Carrick has been confirmed as Manchester United head coach on a deal until the end of the season.

The former Red Devils midfielder, club captain and first-team coach returns to Old Trafford after Ruben Amorim was sacked last Monday following an acrimonious end to 14 underwhelming months in charge.

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