{"id":460,"date":"2026-05-18T19:50:25","date_gmt":"2026-05-18T16:50:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zalebs.com\/news\/man-united-in-talks-with-michael-carrick-over-two-year-head-coach-deal\/"},"modified":"2026-05-18T19:50:25","modified_gmt":"2026-05-18T16:50:25","slug":"man-united-in-talks-with-michael-carrick-over-two-year-head-coach-deal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zalebs.com\/news\/man-united-in-talks-with-michael-carrick-over-two-year-head-coach-deal\/","title":{"rendered":"Man United in talks with Michael Carrick over two-year head coach deal"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Manchester United are in ongoing discussions with Michael Carrick as they consider turning his interim role into a permanent head coaching position, with talks continuing over the terms of a likely deal.<\/p>\n<p>Carrick\u2019s representatives have been in Manchester this week to negotiate what is expected to be a two-year contract, with an option for an additional season.<\/p>\n<p>United view Carrick as their leading option to replace Ruben Amorim, who was dismissed in January.<\/p>\n<p>Since taking charge on a temporary basis, Carrick has secured victories in 10 of his 15 matches, helping steer United back into the Champions League.<\/p>\n<h3>Quick facts<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>United are discussing a permanent appointment for Michael Carrick as head coach.<\/li>\n<li>Carrick\u2019s camp has been in Manchester this week for contract talks.<\/li>\n<li>The expected structure is a two-year deal, with a further-year option.<\/li>\n<li>Carrick has won 10 of 15 games since initially taking over temporarily.<\/li>\n<li>He is set to speak to supporters after United\u2019s final home match of the season.<\/li>\n<li>United\u2019s last home game is against Nottingham Forest at Old Trafford.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>At his news conference, Carrick offered limited insight into his immediate plans, though he indicated a decision is close. He said the timing had been understood for some time, pointing to the period around the end of the season.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cListen, the future for me is going to be decided pretty soon,\u201d Carrick said. \u201cWe knew that was going to be towards the end of the season, if not the end of the season, so nothing\u2019s changed.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>He added: \u201cThere\u2019s no big swing on that, that is what it is, and obviously whatever\u2019s beyond that is pretty close round the corner anyway.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>It has also been reported that United have not ruled out the possibility of announcing Carrick\u2019s permanent appointment before Sunday\u2019s home match against Nottingham Forest at Old Trafford.<\/p>\n<p>The fixture represents United\u2019s last home game of the season, and Carrick is expected to address supporters after the final whistle. 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