Manchester United have confirmed the departure of Michael Carrick as the club\u2019s men\u2019s first-team head coach following a disappointing start to the 2026\/27 season.\n<\/p>\n
The club announced the decision in a statement posted on its website on Thursday, saying it had reached the \u201cextremely difficult conclusion\u201d that a change was necessary to achieve its ambitions.\n<\/p>\n
Carrick returned to Old Trafford in January and guided United to a third-place finish in the Premier League last season, winning 12 of their remaining 17 matches.\n<\/p>\n
The club said United recorded the highest points tally in the league during that period under his leadership.<\/p>\n
Despite acknowledging his achievements, United said a change was necessary after the team\u2019s poor start to the current campaign.<\/p>\n
\u201cMichael is, and always will be, a Manchester United legend,\u201d the statement said.\n<\/p>\n
\u201cJust as he did as a player, he has conducted himself with the highest standards of dedication and professionalism throughout his time back with the club. His leadership and achievements last season will always be fondly remembered.\u201d<\/p>\n
The club added that it intended to appoint a permanent successor as quickly as possible. <\/p>\n
Carrick\u2019s exit follows United\u2019s 4-4 draw against Aston Villa on Sunday, when they fell 2-0 down inside four minutes and then 4-2 down early in the second half before mounting a last-gasp comeback to draw.\n<\/p>\n
The rescue job followed a similar turnaround to beat Roma in the Champions League last Tuesday but was not enough to convince the United hierarchy to continue with the former midfielder in charge.\n<\/p>\n
Jonny Evans and Jonathan Woodgate, who were part of the coaching set-up under Carrick, are also expected to leave.\n<\/p>\n
Carrick was initially appointed as United boss in January 2026 on a contract until the end of the season, following Ruben Amorim\u2019s sacking earlier in that campaign.\n<\/p>\n
He delivered a brilliant run of results, winning 12 of 17 matches to earn a third-place finish in the Premier League and a return to the Champions League.\n<\/p>\n
Carrick was nominated for Premier League Manager of the Season and, on May 22, signed a new contract running to 2028. However, just three wins in 15 matches this term have cost him his job.<\/p>\n
United are now looking for an eighth permanent head coach since Sir Alex Ferguson left in 2013 \u2013 with Pochettino understood to be ready to take the role.\n<\/p>\n
Former Tottenham, Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain boss Pochettino has been considered for the United job on three previous occasions, but finally now looks set for the Old Trafford hot seat.\n <\/p>\n
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