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General · 22 May 2026

Michael Carrick becomes United's permanent manager

Michael Carrick becomes United's permanent manager

Under Michael Carrick's leadership, Manchester United qualified for the Champions League and finished third in the Premier League with certainty. The 44-year-old, who had assumed temporary control in January after Ruben Amorim's dismissal, was officially appointed as the head coach, signing a two-year agreement. Out of 16 games as manager, he has achieved 11 wins and is one of six nominees for the manager of the season award.

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