Michael Carrick has agreed a deal to continue as the permanent Manchester United head coach. Carrick will sign an initial two-year deal with the option of an additional 12 months.
The final legal details are now being sorted and the club are hopeful of an announcement in the next 24 to 48 hours.
Carrick has overseen a vast improvement at Old Trafford since replacing Ruben Amorim, who was sacked in January, successfully leading the club to Champions League qualification.
His impressive body of work since his interim appointment has put the 44-year-old in pole position to become the club’s next permanent boss.
United host Nottingham Forest on Sunday, in their final home game of the season, where the permanent head coach traditionally gives a speech at full-time to supporters.
Jason Wilcox, the director of football, and Omar Berrada, the chief executive, believe Carrick is the right person to continue leading United after an impressive 15 games during which he has secured Champions League football and earned wins against Manchester City, Liverpool, Arsenal and Chelsea.
The former United midfielder had been the frontrunner for the role for some time now, with his bosses impressed by his popularity with the playing squad, his handling of the media, his inherent understanding of the heritage and size of the football club – but also, crucially, the results he has achieved on the pitch.
In his 15 games in charge, Carrick has won 10 and drawn three, guaranteeing Champions League football for next season and a potential £100m boost to revenue as a result.
