Manchester United fans are eagerly awaiting the club's decision on a permanent manager after Michael Carrick led the team to third place in the Premier League.
On 3 Mar 2026 GMT+7, Manchester Evening News, a prominent local media outlet, reported that the board of directors of Manchester United, a leading Premier League club, has made a decision regarding the appointment of a new permanent manager.
Interim manager Michael Carrick has increasingly gained support to become Manchester United's permanent manager after an impressive unbeaten run of seven matches under his leadership (six wins, one draw), elevating the team to third place in the Premier League standings.
Sources say Manchester United, led by Sir Jim Ratcliffe and the Glazer family, co-owners of the club, plan to appoint a permanent manager before the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup finals, hosted jointly by the United States, Mexico, and Canada, commencing on 11 June.
Manchester United wants the new permanent manager to have time to prepare for the new season, including signing desired players to strengthen the squad and getting the team ready to meet club objectives.
Michael Carrick still has a chance to become the permanent Manchester United manager, conditional on leading the team to qualify for next season's UEFA Champions League. If unsuccessful, the 'Red Devils' will seek a new manager, with rumors linking several notable coaches such as Oliver Glasner (Crystal Palace), Andoni Iraola (Bournemouth), and Mauricio Pochettino (United States).
Meanwhile, social media outlet Sportblits recently reported that Michael Carrick is set to become Manchester United's permanent manager following a successful board meeting. He is expected to sign a three-year contract with an option to extend for an additional year, earning a total salary including bonuses of £16 million, with full support from players and staff.
However, the appointment of Michael Carrick as Manchester United's permanent manager remains a rumor circulating on social media and has not yet been officially confirmed by major outlets such as The Athletic, BBC Sport, Sky Sports, The Telegraph, The Times, or The Guardian, so further clarity is awaited.