Michael Carrick close to being appointed as permanent Manchester United manager
Carrick has reached an agreement with the club on a two-year deal
Michael Carrick is getting closer to becoming appointed Manchester United manager after coming to a broad agreement with the club over a two-year deal. United have offered the 44-year-old a contract until 2028, with the option of a further season, after Carrick emerged as their top choice to replace Ruben Amorim on a permanent basis. Talks are ongoing with Carrick and his backroom staff but his appointment could be announced on Sunday, when United face Nottingham Forest.
Carrick, who said after beating Liverpool that it felt “natural” for him to be United manager, had stated on Friday that his future was “pretty close” to being settled. The former Middlesbrough manager was not initially seen as the favourite to be in charge next season when he returned to Old Trafford in January. But since then, United have taken the most points in the Premier League , with 33 from 15 games, and have qualified for the Champions League, leading to Carrick being shortlisted for the division’s manager-of-the-year award.
United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has given his approval after Carrick has impressed chief executive Omar Berrada and director of football Jason Wilcox during his four months in interim charge. Carrick has agreed a broad agreement with the club to remain as permanent manager (Reuters) Carrick, appointed in January on an interim basis, previously addressed speculation over taking on the job permanently. “I can't blame you for asking [about my future],” he admitted during pre-match press conferences.
“There’s two games to go, apart from that there’s not much else to say, probably what you expect. The situation is pretty clear for us all. Same as in terms of preparing for the game.