Michael Carrick has officially been appointed as the permanent manager of Manchester United after reaching an agreement on a new long-term contract with the club.
The decision, which had reportedly been under consideration for several weeks, has now been concluded and endorsed by key figures at the club, including minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe and top executives.
Carrick is set to put pen to paper on a fresh deal believed to cover an initial two-year period, with an extension clause included or possibly structured as a direct three-year contract depending on performance.
The former Manchester United midfielder had initially taken charge on an interim basis before earning the position permanently following an impressive run of performances and increasing support within the club.
As reported by Fabrizio Romano on X on Friday, “Michael Carrick will stay at Manchester United as permanent manager, confirmed. Direction clear for weeks, plan also approved by Sir Jim Ratfliffe and new deal set to be signed soon. New deal for 2 years plus option to extend or directly 3 years, but no doubts: Carrick says yes and will sign the contract.”
Carrick also confirmed that 34-year-old Brazilian midfielder Casemiro would be available for his farewell appearance at Old Trafford. He added that he plans to continue the tradition established by former manager Sir Alex Ferguson by addressing supporters after the clash against Nottingham Forest.
“That’s important anyway,” he said. “The supporters are a massive part of this club. We thank them for the season; the last four months for me personally.
“Regardless of that, for what we’ve gone through and that connection, which the players have felt, it’s important for me to thank the fans for that,” Carrick said.
