Overview
- United confirmed Michael Carrick, 44, as interim head coach until the end of the season, succeeding the dismissed Rúben Amorim and taking over from caretaker Darren Fletcher.
- Carrick said the responsibility is an honor and vowed to help the squad reach the standards expected at Old Trafford.
- The ex-midfielder made 464 appearances for United, later worked as an assistant under José Mourinho and Ole Gunnar Solskjær, and most recently managed Middlesbrough until summer 2025.
- His opening fixtures are a Manchester derby against City on Saturday followed by a visit to league leader Arsenal on January 25.
- United sit seventh after early exits from both domestic cups and a poor run of results, while British media report the club plans a summer search for a permanent, experienced manager with names such as Thomas Tuchel, Mauricio Pochettino, Carlo Ancelotti and Luis Enrique mentioned.