Michael Carrick has refused to be drawn on speculation that he is poised to be offered the Manchester United job on a permanent basis, but admitted he expects his future to be decided 'pretty soon'. The former United midfielder has impressed since succeeding Ruben Amorim on an interim basis in January, winning 10 of his 15 games in charge and lifting the club from seventh to third in the Premier League.
Reports emerged earlier this week that Carrick would be recommended to Sir Jim Ratcliffe as the preferred candidate for the permanent head coach role. However, when questioned ahead of United's match against Nottingham Forest, Carrick gave little away. 'There's two games to go, apart from that there's not much else to say,' he said during his press conference on Friday.
Carrick expressed pride in his return to the club, stating: 'It's a unique football club, a special club. Immensely proud to have come back and been a part of it.' He added that his future 'is going to be decided pretty soon' and that 'nothing has changed'.
United play their final home game of the season on Sunday against Nottingham Forest. Carrick confirmed he will address supporters on the pitch post-match, saying: 'The supporters are a massive part of this club. We thank them - and I certainly thank them - for the season and the support.'
