Manchester United have officially appointed Michael Carrick as their head coach until the end of the season. The former midfielder, who made 464 appearances for the club and won five Premier League titles and the Champions League, returns to Old Trafford after leaving his role as first-team coach in 2021.
Carrick previously served under Jose Mourinho and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer before taking charge as caretaker manager when Solskjaer was dismissed in November 2021. He emerged as the leading candidate for the temporary position this week, ahead of other contenders.
His first match in charge will be the Manchester derby on Saturday. He will be supported by a new backroom staff including Steve Holland, Jonathan Woodgate, Travis Binnion, Jonny Evans, and goalkeeping coach Craig Mawson.
Carrick’s remit is to lead United through their final 17 Premier League games, their only remaining competition after FA Cup elimination. Darren Fletcher, who oversaw the last two matches following Ruben Amorim’s sacking, has returned to his role with the Under-18s.
