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Manchester United have officially announced Michael Carrick as their new full-time manager, signing him to a two-year deal running through the summer of 2028.
Carrick stepped in as a caretaker boss in January after Ruben Amorim was let go, with the intention of steering the club through the remainder of the season while giving the hierarchy adequate time to identify a permanent solution.
A commanding 2–0 victory against Manchester City in his opening match sparked immediate calls for him to be handed the role on a full-time basis, as did the following 3–2 victory over Arsenal—the opening two results in a seven-match unbeaten streak.
Carrick ultimately secured a place on the shortlist for the Premier League Manager of the Year award, guiding United to 11 victories from 16 matches and firmly steering the club back into the Champions League with a confirmed third-place finish.
With European football secured, United's hierarchy could no longer overlook Carrick's impressive audition and have since tied the former midfielder to a two-year deal, which is reported to include an option to extend by a further 12 months.
Focus Now Turns to Long-Term Future
Even while serving in a temporary capacity, Carrick spent recent months sharing his thoughts on the squad and providing input on potential transfer targets, though most of the formal planning was put on hold until later in the campaign as United preferred to have a permanent manager in place before committing to major decisions.
The uncertainty surrounding the managerial position has now been resolved and, with Champions League qualification already secured, attention will quickly shift toward reshaping the squad in Carrick's mould ahead of next season.
Fortunately for United, Carrick's preferred style of play has already been clearly demonstrated and appears to align well with the club's own assessment of the squad's needs. Those at boardroom level are keen to strengthen in midfield, and it is evident that Carrick shares that view.
The expected departures of Casemiro and Manuel Ugarte will leave Kobbie Mainoo as the sole natural midfielder in the squad. Carrick deserves considerable credit for helping Mainoo rediscover his top form—the playmaker bounced back from the fringes to earn a Young Player of the Year nomination—and will have a key say in who lines up alongside him at the heart of United's midfield next season.
Elliot Anderson, who impressed for Nottingham Forest with two assists at Old Trafford on Sunday, is thought to be the frontrunner. However, intense competition for his services could push Carrick and United's recruitment staff to explore alternative options.