Fabrizio Romano confirms Michael Carrick's permanent promotion to manage Manchester United, revealing contract details and the scheduled official announcement.
On 15 May 2026, Fabrizio Romano, the football transfer market expert, confirmed that Michael Carrick has been permanently promoted from interim to full-time manager of Manchester United, the renowned English Premier League club, disclosing contract details and the official announcement date.
Romano reports that Michael Carrick's position as permanent Manchester United manager has been officially confirmed. This direction has been clear for several weeks, with the plan approved by Sir Jim Ratcliffe. A new contract signing is expected soon. The contract will last two years with an option to extend for an additional year, possibly three years total. There is no doubt Carrick has agreed and will definitely sign the contract.
Michael Carrick is scheduled to lead Manchester United as they host Nottingham Forest, managed by Portuguese coach Vítor Pereira, at Old Trafford on 17 May 2026. The match kicks off at 18:30 Thai time.