Manchester United have officially confirmed the departure of head coach Michael Carrick.
In a statement released on Thursday, 12 November 2026, the club announced that Carrick has left his role as men’s first-team head coach.
Carrick rejoined the club in January 2026 and guided the team to a third-place Premier League finish last season, winning 12 of the remaining 17 games and accumulating the highest points tally in the league during that period.
However, after a disappointing start to the current campaign, the club said it had reached the “extremely difficult conclusion that a change is necessary” in order to achieve its ambitions.
The statement described Carrick as a “Manchester United legend” who conducted himself with the highest standards of dedication and professionalism throughout his time back at the club. His leadership and achievements last season will always be fondly remembered.
United currently sit in the Premier League relegation zone after managing just one win from their opening 10 league matches.
Mauricio Pochettino is widely expected to be appointed as Carrick’s successor, with reports indicating that a deal is close to being finalised.
Source :MUTV
