Manchester United close to confirming Michael Carrick as permanent head coach
Michael Carrick is close to being appointed Manchester United’s head coach on a permanent basis after being offered a two-year contract. The former midfielder has overseen 10 wins in 15 Premier League matches in interim charge and secured a return to the Champions League.
The deal, which includes the option of a further 12 months, could be concluded before United face Nottingham Forest on Sunday lunchtime, providing the clarity the club desire going into a busy summer. United were sixth when Ruben Amorim was sacked but performances and results improved under Carrick and they sit third, six points above Liverpool with two games remaining.
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Carrick would not be drawn on his immediate future on Friday but his achievements have earned recognition from the chief executive, Omar Berrada, and director of football, Jason Wilcox, who want him to stay on. “There’s two games to go, apart from that there’s not much else to say,” Carrick said. “The situation is pretty clear for us all. Same, as in preparing for the game.”
