Romano Confirms Carrick Agrees to Permanent Manchester United Manager Role – Awaiting Official Contract
Michael Carrick has agreed to become Manchester United's permanent manager, with only contract formalities remaining after impressing in the interim role since January with 10 wins in 15 league matches.
Renowned football journalist Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that Michael Carrick will become Manchester United's new permanent manager, with only the formal contract signing remaining. Carrick took over from Rúben Amorim, who was dismissed in early January on a temporary contract through season's end, and has guided Manchester United to excellent performances with 10 victories in 15 league matches, keeping the team in third place and securing qualification for next season's UEFA Champions League.
Previously, reports indicated that the 44-year-old head coach was the leading candidate for Manchester United's permanent managerial position, with the club offering a two-year contract until 2028 plus the option to extend by one year until 2029. Romano now confirms that Carrick will remain with Manchester United as permanent manager, a direction that has been reported consistently and is now becoming reality.
Ratcliffe has approved this decision, and Carrick has agreed to sign a new contract with the club within days. The remaining question is whether the deal will run until 2028 with additional options or extend directly to June 2029.
Regarding his own future, Carrick stated: "My future will be decided soon. We already know it will be either the end of the season or the season's end anyway, so nothing has changed."
