Manchester United appoint Michael Carrick as caretaker manager until season’s end

Dubai: Manchester United have appointed former midfielder Michael Carrick as caretaker manager until the end of the season, according to British media reports.

Contractual details are currently being finalised by legal representatives on both sides, with Carrick expected to complete the paperwork later on Tuesday afternoon.

Carrick has arrived at the club’s Carrington training ground, where he is set to meet with director of football Jason Wilcox.

Carrick previously took charge of United in a caretaker role for three matches after Solskjaer was sacked as manager in late 2021, having previously worked under both Solskjaer and Jose Mourinho in United’s first-team coaching staff.

After departing Old Trafford, Carrick was appointed Middlesbrough manager in October 2022, a role he retained until the conclusion of last season. He is believed to have made a strong impression on the United hierarchy with his vision for the remainder of the campaign, though several key decisions await him during his spell in charge.