Michael Carrick is named Manchester United interim manager until season’s end as the club seeks stability and momentum

Michael Carrick has been appointed Manchester United interim manager until the end of the season, as the club moves swiftly to stabilise its campaign following recent turbulence.

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The appointment, confirmed on Tuesday by transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, follows an agreement reached on Monday and now fully concluded, including arrangements for Carrick’s backroom staff. An official announcement from Manchester United is expected shortly.

Romano disclosed the development on social media, stating that Carrick had signed on as caretaker manager with all contractual details finalised.

The decision places the former midfielder back at Old Trafford during a decisive phase of the season.

Carrick, a Champions League winner with Manchester United and a former member of the club’s coaching staff, takes charge at a critical moment as the team seeks consistency and a strong finish in domestic competition.

His familiarity with the club’s culture and dressing room is viewed as a stabilising factor.

The new Manchester United interim manager inherits a squad under pressure following mixed results, including recent defensive lapses and dropped points, which have intensified scrutiny on the club’s leadership and tactical direction.

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Carrick’s immediate task will be to restore confidence, tighten performances, and guide the team through the remainder of the campaign while the club considers a long-term managerial solution.