"Carrick" has made his decision regarding the permanent Manchester United manager position after the Premier League's Red Devils victory over Liverpool.
On 4 May 2026, Michael Carrick, interim manager of Manchester United, opened up about his future after the Premier League Red Devils' thrilling 3-2 home win over Liverpool last night.
The win took Manchester United to 64 points, holding 3rd place in the Premier League standings, securing a top 5 finish and guaranteeing a spot in next season's UEFA Champions League. Sixth-placed Bournemouth trails by 12 points with only 3 matches left.
Carrick's performance has prompted media speculation on whether Manchester United should offer him the permanent manager role instead of seeking a new coach after his interim tenure ends this season.
Michael Carrick spoke about the chance of becoming permanent manager and Manchester United's return to the UEFA Champions League next season, saying, "It's not something I like or dislike. It's beyond my control."
"Everything is progressing well. We understand the situation and still aim to improve and see what happens next."
"(United's return to the UCL) is definitely the next challenge. With more games, it can be quite frustrating at times because we have long breaks between matches."
"There are pros and cons, but certainly team balance, style, strength, and depth are all part of the ongoing conversations everywhere."
"When I came in, I didn't want to make decisions just to finish the season. It must always consider the overall benefit of the football club's future. We know how it should be and where we want to get to."