Michael Carrick Named Permanent Manchester United Manager After Amorim Exit

Manchester United have confirmed Michael Carrick as their permanent manager, with the former United midfielder signing a contract running until 2028 after steadying the club following a turbulent managerial change.

Carrick stepped in after Ruben Amorim was dismissed as head coach in January 2026, initially taking interim charge before impressing the board sufficiently to be handed the role on a long-term basis. His appointment continues United's pattern of turning to figures with deep connections to the club during periods of instability.

The move ends a period of managerial uncertainty at Old Trafford, with United's hierarchy hoping Carrick's tactical approach and dressing-room credibility can provide the platform for a return to sustained competitiveness after several difficult seasons.

Carrick's long-term brief will be to rebuild a squad capable of challenging in the top half of the Premier League table, with the club's academy pipeline expected to play a central role in his squad-building approach going forward.