Manchester United have appointed Michael Carrick as their permanent manager on a contract until 2028, the Premier League club said.
The 44-year-old Englishman has guided United to 11 victories in 16 matches, including wins over Arsenal, Manchester City, Liverpool and Chelsea, to climb to third in the Premier League.
Carrick helped spot in next season’s Champions League. He has been rewared r for the club’s turnaround in fortunes in less than half a season.
“From the moment that I arrived here 20 years ago, I felt the magic of Manchester United. Carrying the responsibility of leading our special football club fills me with immense pride,” Carrick said in a statement.
“Throughout the past five months, this group of players have shown they can reach the standards of resilience, togetherness and determination that we demand here.
“Now it’s time to move forward together again, with ambition and a clear sense of purpose.”
Initially appointed on an interim basis to replace Ruben Amorim, the former United midfielder has exceeded expectations and transformed the mood around Old Trafford, with the club’s players backing him for the job.
Carrick, who served as caretaker manager in 2021 following Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s dismissal, made 464 appearances for United across all competitions as a player.
He won five Premier League titles and the Champions League in 2008. His managerial experience includes a mixed stint at second-tier club Middlesbrough,
United, who have 68 points, are guaranteed to finish third with a game to spare, ending their campaign with a trip to Brighton & Hove Albion on Sunday.
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