Manchester United Confirm Michael Carrick’s Departure as Head Coach

Manchester United confirmed on Thursday, 12 November, that Michael Carrick had left his role as head coach of the men’s first team. The club said in its official announcement: “We can confirm Michael Carrick has departed his role as men’s first-team head coach.” Rio Ferdinand responded to the announcement by praising Carrick’s dignity and class. Carrick was appointed on 13 January 2026 to lead the team until the end of the 2025/26 season, according to the club’s interim report. His appointment followed Ruben Amorim’s departure on 5 January, when several members of Amorim’s coaching team also left with immediate effect. In its results release dated 27 May, Manchester United said Carrick had signed a new contract running to 2028. Chief executive Omar Berrada praised his work over 17 games and welcomed his continuation as head coach. The release recorded that the men’s team had finished third in the Premier League, qualifying for the 2026/27 UEFA Champions League.