
Carrick agrees two-year deal to remain Man Utd head coach
Michael Carrick has agreed to a two-year deal to remain Manchester United's head coach.
Michael Carrick has agreed to a new contract with Manchester United, extending his management until at least the 2026/27 season. Fabrizio Romano confirmed that the deal is in its final stages.
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Agreement imminent: Man Utd at âfinal stagesâ of most important deal of the summer â Fabrizio Romano
Michael Carrick has agreed a new contract with Manchester United to manage the club into the 2026/27 season and beyond.
Fabrizio Romano confirmed the news in question Friday evening, with the Englishman set to add a minimum of two years on to his current terms.
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This follows the former Middlesbrough boss overseeing the Red Devilsâ return to Champions League football in the 2025/26 campaign.
Itâs the right decision to reward the man who steered United away from midtable obscurity under Ruben Amorim, back in the fight around the top of the table.
Romano confirmed that while a deal has yet to be officially sealed with Carrick, there is plenty of movement in the right direction, with negotiations âat the final stagesâ.
**âBreaking news, itâs now confirmed, decision made â Michael Carrick will be Manchester United manager also next season and beyond,â**the reliable Italian journalist spoke on X (formerly Twitter).
âItâs a here we go, decision made ⊠now approved by Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe ⊠everyone at Manchester United wants, and will have, Michael Carrick staying at the club.
âNext season and beyond. Michael Carrick will be Man Utd permanent manager, now negotiating a new contract, two years plus one, three years⊠Carrick said yes to the new contract at Man Utd. Negotiations are at the final stages.â
Michael Carrick's new contract will extend his management until at least the 2026/27 season.
Fabrizio Romano confirmed the details of Michael Carrick's contract with Manchester United.
The news about Michael Carrick's new contract was announced on Friday evening.
Carrick's contract extension signifies Manchester United's commitment to stability and continuity in management.

Michael Carrick has agreed to a two-year deal to remain Manchester United's head coach.

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How quickly things can change in less than a year!
Under Ruben Amorimâs stewardship, this United side was averaging 1.48 points per game (across all competitions).
But fast forward to Michael Carrickâs appointment as interim boss back in January, and the subsequent surge up the Premier League table, and the Red Devils are now averaging 2.2 points per game.
* Ruben Amorim and Michael Carrickâs managerial tenures at Manchester United compared across all competitions (Transfermarkt)
Has it been a perfect spell at the helm? No. But bear in mind that the 44-year-old has only had Amorimâs squad to work with.
No new signings, no pre-season to establish new principles. Just the immediate expectation and overbearing pressure that comes with the Manchester United job.
Letâs be absolutely clear on this: Carrick has excelledin less-than-ideal conditions, albeit with some serious talent at his disposal. But, critically, utilised correctly.
Donât get us wrong, United could do with addressing certain key areas in the upcoming summer transfer window.
But whatever happens in the window, weâve already made the most important signing of the summer â and thatâs been appointing the right man for the best job in world football.
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