Michael Carrick has five games remaining as Manchester United’s caretaker manager, but it remains to be seen whether he will take up the job permanently this summer after meeting with Sir Jim Ratcliffe
Michael Carrick’s future at Manchester United remains uncertain (Image: Ash Donelon/Getty Images)
Michael Carrick revealed he had “casual” talks with Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe last week as the clock ticks down to a decision on his future. It is not yet known whether the interim manager will become the permanent manager this summer.
Carrick has won eight and drawn two of the 12 games he has led United since stepping into the void created by the sacking of manager Ruben Amorim in January. United sit third in the Premier League and are on course for a return to the Champions League.
However, United bosses have given no indication whether Carrick will be handed a new contract in the summer. Ratcliffe, director of football Jason Wilcox and CEO Omar Berrada said they were cautious in their decision.
Despite continued radio silence on the matter, former United midfielder Carrick remains the frontrunner for the job, although he insists such chats were not on the agenda when Ratcliffe appeared at Carrington last week.
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“He came over, we had a chat. We had a cup of tea. We had a casual chat. To be honest, it was nice to see him obviously show his support,” Carrick said ahead of United’s game against Brentford on Monday night. “That was it. It was quite informal, but it was nice to meet him. I think as a football club we had a great connection right up until the end.”
“I think it’s a big role and I’m very aware that it should be and I’m trying to do my part like everyone else. So I’ve felt that way ever since I’ve been here since January.”
The club have been interested in signing Andoni Iraola since he announced he would be leaving Bournemouth at the end of the season. However, it is understood that no talks have been held with any of the candidates and leaders have decided to wait until the end of the season to make a call.
Sir Jim Ratcliffe will be one of Manchester United’s decision-makers this summer (Image: Getty Images)
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If United appoint Carrick on a long-term deal, the 44-year-old will retain his current coaching staff. Jonathan Woodgate, Jonny Evans, Steve Holland and Travis Binion have all made a huge impact on the training ground, with Carrick praising the team he has assembled in a hurry.
“Even though we came together specifically for our role here, we are all very clear about what that looks like,” Carrick said. “To be honest, there’s no need to over-discuss it. I think we’re all on the same page.
“We know that. It’s very clear, you know, I keep saying the same thing every week in a way, but that’s what it is. We’re right, we’re okay with it, and the coaches are okay with it.”
“Sometimes you connect with people and things work out and you work together and things go well. For me, it’s all about people, whether it’s players, staff, supporters, families, whatever it is. I think it’s really important to connect with people to try to get the best out of each other.”
“I have to say the staff has been absolutely top class in different ways, different personalities, different roles. It takes a lot of effort to gather in a coaching office that’s not much bigger than a desk and be around the desk every day when it’s new and fresh, but it’s a credit to everyone. Everything has been positive since we got together in January.”
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