Carrick Expects Clarity on Manchester United Future in ‘Coming Days’
- Manchester United reached a broad agreement with Michael Carrick on a two-year deal to become permanent manager, with Carrick stating on Friday that his future was "pretty close" to being settled.
- United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe approved the appointment after Carrick impressed chief executive Omar Berrada and director of football Jason Wilcox during his four months in interim charge.
- Since returning to Old Trafford, Carrick led United to 33 points from 15 games, qualifying for the Champions League and earning a Premier League manager-of-the-year award nomination.
- Talks are ongoing with Carrick's backroom staff, but the club could announce the appointment on Sunday when United face Nottingham Forest, as Carrick previously said it felt "natural" to lead the club.
- The club offered Carrick a contract until 2028 with an option for a further 12 months, positioning him as the top choice to replace Ruben Amorim on a permanent basis.
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Michael Carrick expects announcement on Manchester United future in 'next few days'
Carrick addressed the Old Trafford crowd, saying he hoped there were many more big moments, to come at the end of a week when he is understood to have reached broad agreement on a deal to remain in charge.
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