Carrick speaks out for the first time after being relieved of his position as Manchester United manager.
On 13 Nov 2026 GMT+7, Michael Carrick made his first statement regarding Manchester United since being dismissed as manager by his former Premier League club yesterday (12 Nov 2026 GMT+7).
Michael Carrick confirmed he still wishes Manchester United success in the future, even though he will no longer serve on the sidelines at Old Trafford.
"I have been deeply honored to lead Manchester United, the football club I love.
Very few people get to live and feel this experience. I am sincerely grateful and thankful.
This feeling comes with great responsibility, and being at Manchester United means truly understanding what that entails.
This place is unlike anywhere else.
Ultimately, you have to push yourself to be number one, but here there is a culture, values, and a code of conduct that you must live by and respect, built over a long time.
This is a football club with a unique identity, a core, and a history that cannot be overlooked.
That is what inspires me every day.
I want to sincerely thank all the fans; you are truly special and rare supporters.
We've shared many great moments this year, moments that we will all remember forever. The best part of this role was seeing many of you fully immersed in those emotions before leaving the stadium eager to return for the next match.
I just want to give something back to you.
That love never dies.
I know our recent results haven’t met expectations, but you have given me nothing but love and encouragement when it was easiest to turn away, which most people do.
That means more than winning one or two games.
That is what makes you who you are.
And that is why I fell in love with this club many years ago.
A special thanks to my coaching team — you gave me everything every day, and I couldn’t have asked for more. I am deeply grateful for your loyalty, dedication, and support.
Thanks also to all the behind-the-scenes staff for everything you do for this club. Much of your work goes unseen but is never unappreciated.
And to every player, thank you for your effort and the moments we created together. I wish you all the best in what lies ahead.
I only want success for Manchester United. This club is a vital part of my life and that will never change. I will always be proud to have been part of it and will always wish the club the very best.
From now on, I will be there alongside you, watching from the sidelines, cheering on the players.
**Michael**