Manchester United interim manager Michael Carrick has played down talks about a permanent contract, saying his full focus is on helping the team win matches as the season nears its end. Despite strong results, he is not rushing into any decision about his future.
The update was shared by Fabrizio Romano on his official X handle, where Carrick made his position clear:
Fabrizio Romano reported;
Michael Carrick on Man United permanent job: “It’s not something in terms of deadline that I’m really chasing”.
“It will become clear when it becomes clear. I’m here at the moment to help the team and the club get results”.
Carrick has brought calm and stability since taking over in January. Under his leadership, Manchester United have climbed into the top three of the Premier League. A key moment came on April 18, when they beat Chelsea 1-0 at Stamford Bridge. Matheus Cunha scored the winning goal in the 44th minute, helping United complete a season double over Chelsea and move ten points ahead of them in the race for Champions League spots.
Away from England, changes are also expected in Spain. Reports say Dani Ceballos could leave Real Madrid this summer after struggling for regular playing time. With his contract entering its final year, clubs like Ajax and Real Betis are already showing interest in signing him.
Softfootball believes Carrick’s strong results have made a big impression on the club’s owners. He has won eight of his first twelve games, and if the team secures Champions League football, it will be difficult to ignore his case for the full-time job.
A final decision on Manchester United’s manager is expected at the end of the season. With five matches left, Carrick needs just a few more good results to turn his short-term role into a long-term position at Old Trafford.
