[71410] Official: Michael Carrick will coach Manchester United until 2028
[71410] Official: Michael Carrick will coach Manchester United until 2028
Manchester United Football Club has announced the permanent appointment of Michael Carrick as head coach, in a contract that will keep him at Old Trafford until 2028.
Carrick's Revolution: Club Legend Returns to Lead United
Manchester United confirmed today, May 22, 2026, that Michael Carrick has been appointed as the permanent head coach of the team. According to the club's official announcement, the signed contract ensures his stay at the club until 2028.
SkySportsNews, a sports news channel known for its rapid reporting on events in the English Premier League, notes that the appointment is seen as a "homecoming of a club legend." In their report, they emphasized that Carrick's success as an interim manager in the past, alongside his tactical achievements at Middlesbrough, gave him the credit to lead the team in the next stage of its development.
User hkdlvk also echoed the official announcement, highlighting the excitement among fans with the message: "It's Carrick, you know." The club expressed formality in the appointment and noted in their statement that they are "pleased to announce that Michael Carrick will continue as head coach."
The appointment marks a strategic shift for the club, which is choosing to entrust its future to a figure identified with the club's values, with the goal of building long-term professional stability at Old Trafford.