{"id":31772,"date":"2026-04-27T11:48:26","date_gmt":"2026-04-27T11:48:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eplvip.com\/index.php\/2026\/04\/27\/michael-carrick-and-sir-jim-ratcliffe-talks-ahead-of-united-decision-soccer-sports\/"},"modified":"2026-04-27T11:48:26","modified_gmt":"2026-04-27T11:48:26","slug":"michael-carrick-and-sir-jim-ratcliffe-talks-ahead-of-united-decision-soccer-sports","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eplvip.com\/index.php\/2026\/04\/27\/michael-carrick-and-sir-jim-ratcliffe-talks-ahead-of-united-decision-soccer-sports\/","title":{"rendered":"Michael Carrick and Sir Jim Ratcliffe talks ahead of United decision | Soccer | Sports"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"photo changeSpace\">\n<p class=\"withoutCaption\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"zoomEnabled\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/67\/1200x712\/secondary\/Michael-Carrick-6886119.jpg?r=1777283203517\" alt=\"Michael Carrick.\" title=\"Michael Carrick.\" width=\"590\" height=\"393\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"newsCaption\">It is unclear whether Michael Carrick will become Manchester United&#8217;s permanent manager. <span class=\"caption\">(Image: Getty)<\/span><span class=\"magnifier\" data-img=\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/67\/1200x712\/secondary\/Michael-Carrick-6886119.jpg?r=1777283203517\"\/><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"affiliate-links\">    This article contains affiliate links and we receive a commission from any sales we generate from them. learn more<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-description\">\n<p>Michael Carrick has revealed that he enjoyed &#8220;casual&#8221; discussions with Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe last week, amid mounting speculation over his long-term position at the club. It remains unclear whether the interim manager will be appointed as the permanent manager this summer.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-description\">\n<p data-mce-linkchecker-status=\"valid\">Carrick has secured eight wins and two draws in 12 games since filling the position left vacant by the sacking of manager Ruben Amorim in January. United sit third in the Premier League and are in a position to qualify for the Champions League. However, despite this success, United bosses have not given any clarity on whether Carrick will sign a new contract in the summer.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-description\">\n<p>Ratcliffe, director of football Jason Wilcox and CEO Omar Berrada said they would delay making a final decision. Despite his silence on the matter, the former United midfielder is the frontrunner for the position, but claims no such discussion was raised during Ratcliffe&#8217;s visit to Carrington last week.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-description\">\n<p>&#8220;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,&#8221; Carrick said ahead of United&#8217;s game against Brentford on Monday night. &#8220;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.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-description\">\n<p>Express sports on FB! Get all the best sports news and more on our Facebook page<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-description\">\n<p>&#8220;I think it&#8217;s a big role and I&#8217;m very aware that it should be and I&#8217;m trying to do my part like everyone else. So I&#8217;ve felt that way ever since I&#8217;ve been here since January.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"photo changeSpace\">\n<p class=\"withoutCaption\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"zoomEnabled\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/67\/1200x712\/secondary\/Michael-Carrick-6886107.jpg?r=1777283203525\" alt=\"Michael Carrick.\" title=\"Michael Carrick.\" width=\"590\" height=\"393\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"newsCaption\">Carrick has been impressive since taking over. <span class=\"caption\">(Image: Getty)<\/span><span class=\"magnifier\" data-img=\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/67\/1200x712\/secondary\/Michael-Carrick-6886107.jpg?r=1777283203525\"\/><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-description\">\n<p>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 said that no discussions have taken place with potential candidates, and top officials have decided not to make a decision until the election campaign is over.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-description\">\n<p>If United sign Carrick to a long-term deal, the 44-year-old will retain his existing coaching staff. Jonathan Woodgate, Jonny Evans, Steve Holland and Travis Binion have all made quite an impression on the training ground, and Carrick is full of praise for the backroom team he has assembled in a hurry.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-description\">\n<p>\u201cEven though we came together specifically for our role here, we are all very clear about what that looks like,\u201d Carrick said. &#8220;To be honest, there&#8217;s no need to over-discuss it. I think we&#8217;re all on the same page.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"photo changeSpace\">\n<p class=\"withoutCaption\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"zoomEnabled\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/67\/1200x712\/secondary\/Manchester-United-6886109.jpg?r=1777283203530\" alt=\"Manchester United.\" title=\"Manchester United.\" width=\"590\" height=\"393\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"newsCaption\">The entire coaching staff clicked. <span class=\"caption\">(Image: Getty)<\/span><span class=\"magnifier\" data-img=\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/67\/1200x712\/secondary\/Manchester-United-6886109.jpg?r=1777283203530\"\/><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-description\">\n<p>&#8220;We know that. It&#8217;s very clear, you know, I keep saying the same thing every week in a way, but that&#8217;s what it is. 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