Carrick Appointed Permanent Man Utd Manager On Two-Year Deal

Manchester United have officially confirmed Michael Carrick as the club’s permanent manager, following an agreement on a two-year contract.

The decision, reportedly in the works for several weeks, has now received final approval from key figures, including minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe and senior club executives.

Carrick is expected to sign a deal that will run for an initial two years, with an option for extension or a potential three-year framework depending on team performance.

The former United midfielder, who had been serving as interim manager, earned the full-time role after a strong string of results and growing backing from 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 Ratcliffe 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.”

In his first comments since the announcement, Carrick confirmed that 34-year-old Brazilian midfielder Casemiro will be available for his Old Trafford farewell. He also stated his intention to follow the tradition started by his former boss Sir Alex Ferguson by addressing supporters after the upcoming Nottingham Forest game.

“That’s important anyway,” Carrick 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.”