Manchester United have officially appointed Michael Carrick as the club’s new permanent head coach, bringing an end to weeks of speculation surrounding the managerial position at Old Trafford.
The 44-year-old has signed a two-year contract, with the club also retaining the option to extend the deal for an additional year.
United’s owners, INEOS, opted to place their trust in Carrick following his impressive spell as interim manager, during which he revitalised a squad that had struggled for consistency earlier in the campaign.
Carrick took charge after the departure of Ruben Amorim in January and guided the Red Devils to 10 victories and three draws in 15 matches.
Under his leadership, United produced dominant performances against major Premier League rivals inclyuding Liverpool, Arsenal, Chelsea, Aston Villa and Tottenham Hotspur.
The strong run of form has lifted Manchester United to third place in the Premier League standings and secured the club’s return to the UEFA Champions League after a two-season absence.
Reports had linked several high-profile managers with the role, including Andoni Iraola and Unai Emery, while Thomas Tuchel and Carlo Ancelotti were ruled out after committing to the England and Brazil national teams respectively.
However, the club ultimately decided to prioritise stability and continuity by handing Carrick the role on a permanent basis.
Carrick is also expected to retain his trusted backroom staff, with Steve Holland, Jonathan Woodgate, Jonny Evans and Travis Binnion all set to sign new contracts with the club.
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