Overview
- Manchester United confirmed a new contract that keeps Michael Carrick as first-team manager until 2028 after he took over on an interim basis in January.
- The club cited Carrick's run of 11 wins from 16 Premier League games and just two defeats as the primary reason for offering him a longer-term deal.
- Football director Jason Wilcox praised Carrick's work, saying he earned the chance to continue leading the squad and had strengthened bonds inside the dressing room.
- Carrick said the team showed perseverance, unity and determination during his tenure and set an ambition to compete again for the biggest trophies.
- The extension locks in internal continuity with a longtime club figure—Carrick played for United from 2006 to 2018—and restores Champions League football, which will affect recruitment plans and the club’s finances next season.