Carrick reaches agreement to manage MU.

Michael Carrick has reached a verbal agreement to become Manchester United's interim manager until the end of the season, with his debut expected in the Manchester derby this weekend.

Carrick has reached an agreement to manage Manchester United.

According to Sky Sports News , Michael Carrick has reached a verbal agreement with Manchester United to take over as manager at Old Trafford until the end of the 2025/26 season. Negotiations took place late on the evening of January 12th, and all remaining issues were resolved.

The final legal details are being finalized by the legal teams of both sides. Carrick could sign the official contract on the afternoon of January 13th. The former England midfielder has also arrived at the Carrington training ground to work and meet with Director of Football Jason Wilcox.

Before making this decision, MU held discussions with both Carrick and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. However, the club's management chose Carrick as a stable option for the remainder of the season, prioritizing his familiarity with the internal workings and the Old Trafford environment.

Carrick's first match as interim manager has been confirmed as the Manchester derby on January 17th, at Old Trafford. This is considered a highly challenging debut, given the immense pressure on Man Utd regarding results and form.

Professionally, Carrick made his mark during his time managing Middlesbrough. He primarily used a 4-2-3-1 formation, occasionally reverting to the traditional 4-4-2 system.

Under Carrick, Middlesbrough excelled at high-pressure pressing, quick ball recovery, and effective counter-attacking, while maintaining a structured style of football in their attacking play.

Statistics show that Carrick's teams are often among the league leaders in terms of high-intensity ball recoveries, quick transitions, and direct attacking capabilities. This raises expectations that MU will pursue a more energetic style of play, combining controlled possession with fast-paced transitions.

In his interim role, Carrick's task is not only to stabilize the dressing room, but also to help the "Red Devils" navigate the crucial stage of the season before the club makes a long-term decision on the coaching staff.

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