🙌 Manchester United decide on Michael Carrick as manager

🙌 Manchester United decide on Michael Carrick as manager

Manchester United are ready to begin negotiations with Michael Carrick, with the aim of keeping him in charge of the club for next season.

The former Red Devils midfielder, who took over on an interim basis in January after Ruben Amorim was dismissed, has convinced the board following an impressive turnaround campaign.

According to Sky Sports, formal talks are expected to begin even before the team’s final fixture, against Brighton on May 24.

Although the board have not completely ruled out hiring another coach and have made contact with other candidates, the club’s hierarchy have decided that Carrick is the priority and the first person they want to discuss future plans with.

Carrick’s numbers

Since taking charge, Carrick has transformed the atmosphere at Old Trafford:

• Record: 10 wins in 15 matches (only 2 defeats).
• Objective achieved: Secured qualification for the Champions League with games to spare.
• Next step: Confirm 3rd place in the Premier League (he needs just one point against Nottingham Forest or Brighton).

Negotiations underway

According to Sky Sports, the United board have made Carrick their absolute priority.

Although the club have sounded out other names on the market, formal discussions to make Michael Carrick the permanent manager are expected to begin before the final round of the league season, scheduled for May 24.

The United hierarchy have been impressed by three pillars of his work:

Squad management: The good relationship with the players and their public backing.

Media approach: The calmness and confidence he has shown in dealing with the pressure of one of the biggest clubs in the world.

Continuity: If he signs, his coaching staff, which includes familiar names such as Jonny Evans and Jonathan Woodgate, will be retained.