Premier League giants Manchester United have confirmed that Manager Michael Carrick has departed his role as the first-team head coach.
The former midfielder joined the club in January following the departure of Ruben Amorim and a stint by former teammate Darren Fletcher.
He led the club to a third-placed finish in the 2025/26 season, winning 12 out of the remaining 17 games he handled.
But start to life in the 2026/27 season has been torrid for the former player.
The Red Devils are in the drop zone after 10 games, having won only once and drawn five times including last Sunday’s 4-4 stalemate with Aston Villa.
“After a disappointing start to the season, the club has come to the extremely difficult conclusion that a change is necessary in order to achieve our ambitions,” the club said on Thursday.
It acknowledged the place Carrick holds in the history of the club.
“Just as he did as a player, he has conducted himself with the highest standards of dedication and professionalism throughout his time back with the club.
“His leadership and achievements last season will always be fondly remembered.”
The club revealed the intention of appointing a permanent successor “as quickly as possible”.
