Manchester United appoints Michael Carrick as permanent manager

Manchester United have confirmed Michael Carrington a permanent role after steering the team to a third‑place Premier League finish and Champions League qualification as interim boss. The club dismissed Ruben Amorim in January and installed Carrick, who steadied results and secured European football three games before the season’s end. Reports from Fabrizio Romano indicated the club had previously explored a move for Paris Saint‑Germain coach Luis Enrique, described as a “secret dream” for some senior figures, but the negotiations fell through.

With the managerial question resolved, United are expected to announce a series of related decisions in the coming week, including potential changes to the coaching staff – such as the future of assistant Steve Holland, former player Jonny Evans, ex‑Leeds and Real Madrid defender Jonathan Woodgate, and goalkeeping coach Craig Mawson – and plans for the summer transfer window to reinforce the squad for a title challenge.