Man Utd appoint Carrick as manager to end of the seasonListen to this articleMichael Carrick has been appointed Manchester United manager for the remainder of the seasonMANCHESTER (UNITED KINGDOM) - Manchester United confirmed Michael Carrick as interim manager until the end of the season on Tuesday, tasking him with leading the Red Devils back into the Champions League. "Having the responsibility to lead Manchester United is an honour," said Carrick, 44, who won 12 major trophies in his 12-year playing career at United. The Red Devils are three points adrift of fourth-placed Liverpool and only one point behind Brentford, in fifth spot. The Red Devils dismissed Ruben Amorim last week after a dismal 14-month stint at Old Trafford for the Portuguese. "Michael is an excellent coach and knows exactly what it takes to win at Manchester United," said the club's director of football Jason Wilcox.

Source: Bangkok Post January 14, 2026 03:09 UTC