Manchester United have officially unveiled Michael Carrick as the club’s new head coach, placing the former midfielder in charge for the remainder of the season. Carrick will be supported by an experienced coaching team that includes Steve Holland, Jonathan Woodgate, Travis Binnion, Jonny Evans, and Craig Mawson, as the club looks to move forward and deliver consistent performances.
Speaking after his appointment, Carrick described the role as a major honour and expressed strong belief in the squad’s ability to succeed.
“Having the responsibility to lead Manchester United is an honour. I know what it takes to succeed here; my focus is now on helping the players to reach the standards that we expect at this incredible club, which we know this group is more than capable of producing.
I have worked with a number of the players already and have obviously continued to watch the team closely in recent years. I have total belief in their talents, dedication, and ability to be successful here.
There is still a lot to fight for this season. We are ready to pull everyone together and give the fans the performances that their loyal support deserves.”
Manchester United Director of Football Jason Wilcox also welcomed the appointment, backing Carrick’s readiness to lead the team.
“Michael is an excellent coach and knows exactly what it takes to win at Manchester United. He is ready to lead our talented and determined group of players for the remainder of the season as we continue to build the club towards regular and sustained success.”
Carrick now faces an immediate test with a demanding run of fixtures as Manchester United head coach. His first five matches in charge are against Manchester City (home), Arsenal (away), Fulham (home), Tottenham Hotspur (home), and West Ham United (away), a period that could shape the direction of the club’s season.