Urgent: Manchester United announces the appointment of a new permanent manager and reveals the contract length.
On 22 May 2026, Manchester United, the renowned English Premier League club, confirmed the appointment of Michael Carrick as their new permanent manager with a two-year contract.
The former 44-year-old Manchester United midfielder took over as interim manager after Rúben Amorim was dismissed in January, leading the team to qualify for the UEFA Champions League with impressive performances.
Carrick guided Manchester United to a third-place finish in the Premier League after defeating Nottingham Forest last Sunday, achieving a record of 11 wins in 16 matches and earning a nomination for the Premier League Manager of the Season award.
Manchester United has become the team to earn the most Premier League points since Michael Carrick took charge on 13 January, accumulating 36 points.
