Man Utd's manager plan decided as Michael Carrick told chances of landing permanent jobTHE BIG DEBATE: Michael Carrick will be announced as Manchester United's interim manager, with the club set to wait until the summer to decide on Ruben Amorim's permanent successorView 5 Images Manchester United are preparing to unveil Michael Carrick as their new interim manager (Image: Crystal Pix/MB Media/Getty Images)The decision has been made. Michael Carrick will be Manchester United's interim manager until the end of the season, edging out Ole Gunnar Solskjaer after the pair held talks with the scrambling Old Trafford hierarchy. Thomas Tuchel would be too combustible, Carlo Ancelotti is unlikely to want the job, while Mauricio Pochettino doesn't quite tick all of the above boxes. He has the pedigree to take on a job like Manchester United, plus Premier League experience to boot. Article continues belowJoin our new MAN UTD WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Manchester United content from Mirror Football.

Source: Daily Mirror January 13, 2026 14:42 UTC