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Michael Carrick Tasked with Reaching Champions League After Getting Man Utd Job

Michael Carrick returns as Manchester United interim manager with a coaching team including Steve Holland and Jonny Evans after winning 12 of 17 games at Middlesbrough, club said.

  • On Thursday Michael Carrick reached a verbal agreement to become Manchester United's interim manager, taking charge at Old Trafford with 17 Premier League games remaining.
  • On Thursday Michael Carrick interviewed with director of football Jason Wilcox and chief executive Omar Berrada, boosting his candidacy as the club values his composure and decision-making.
  • A coaching team blending former United figures and new arrivals has been assembled, with Steve Holland, Jonathan Woodgate, Jonny Evans and Travis Binnion involved, while Darren Fletcher returns to Under‑18s.
  • Having managed 136 games with a 63‑24‑49 record at Middlesbrough Football Club, Carrick's three‑game caretaker spell at United in November 2021 showed immediate upside.
  • Some former players and fans wanted a more nostalgic appointment, but Michael Carrick's limited senior experience beyond Middlesbrough and Teesside scepticism about his tactics remain notable.
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The Winners, Losers From Michael Carrick’s Man Utd Return

A new era at the 13-time Premier League winners could benefit some but affect others.

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Man Utd warned that £52m star will 'struggle' under Michael Carrick

Paul Parker fears that Leny Yoro's lack of athleticism could see the centre-back 'struggle' under Manchester United's new interim boss Michael Carrick.

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I played with Michael Carrick at Man United - here's why he's the perfect manager

A former Manchester United team-mate of Michael Carrick reckons the club has made the right choice

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Michael Carrick tasked with reaching Champions League after getting Man Utd job

Carrick beat Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Ruud van Nistelrooy to a role that is focused on ending a trophyless and campaign in the European places.

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Michael Carrick set to return as Man Utd interim manager till season end

Manchester United are close to appointing club legend Michael Carrick as interim manager until the end of the season. Carrick, who earlier had an unbeaten caretaker spell in 2021, is set to replace Darren Fletcher after Ruben Amorim’s dismissal following a poor run of results

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Man Utd reveal reason for Carrick appointment after Solskjaer battle

Carrick was preferred to Solskjaer as a replacement for Ruben Amorim until the summer

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manchesterworld.uk broke the news in on Monday, January 12, 2026.
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