Overview
- Manchester United announced on Friday, May 22, 2026 that Michael Carrick has signed a two-year contract to become the club’s permanent head coach through 2028.
- The decision followed a sharp mid-season revival under Carrick, who won 11 of 16 Premier League games and secured third place and Champions League qualification.
- United plan to keep Carrick’s core backroom team in place, with assistants and coaches expected to sign new two-year deals, signaling a preference for continuity at Carrington.
- Some former players and pundits have expressed doubts about Carrick’s long-term managerial experience given a mixed spell at Middlesbrough, but club leaders say his approach aligns with United’s values.
- The immediate priority for Carrick and the leadership group is summer squad rebuilding to add depth for a multi-front season and to test whether this short-term success can be sustained.