Carrick has finally responded for the first time regarding the speculation about becoming Manchester United's permanent manager after leading the Red Devils to a win over Manchester City.
On 23 Jan 2026 GMT+7, Michael Carrick, interim manager of Manchester United, currently 5th in the league, gave his latest interview at a press conference ahead of the English Premier League's headline match, an away game against Arsenal, the league leaders, on Sunday 25 Jan 2026 GMT+7.
Manchester United appointed Michael Carrick as interim manager until the end of this season after dismissing Rúben Amorim due to disagreements with the club management. The former midfielder, a fan favorite at the Red Devils, started impressively by leading the team to a 2-0 victory over Manchester City with an impressive performance.
This result sparked speculation that Michael Carrick might become Manchester United's permanent manager. He was asked about this by the media before the Arsenal match and replied, "It's been about a week now, but nothing is clear yet."
"My first thought is about what is happening right now. What's important to me is that any decisions I or the staff make are not short-term. I have a responsibility for what will come next. I need to make the right decisions. Over time, we will gradually resolve this issue."
From Carrick's response, it can be assessed that Manchester United has not yet considered offering him a permanent managerial contract, but he is ready to perform to the best of his ability to help the Red Devils achieve their goals. The immediate aim is to finish in the top four to secure a spot in the UEFA Champions League. The future depends on the club's decision.
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