Key Takeaways:
- Manchester United and Michael Carrick have reached an agreement for Carrick to take over as interim manager until the end of the season
- Darren Fletcher managed the previous two matches following Ruben Amorim’s dismissal on 5 January
- Carrick is expected to be officially announced later today and will lead his first training session with the first team tomorrow
United Confirms Interim Leadership
Manchester United have finalised terms with Michael Carrick to assume the position of interim manager for the remainder of the season. This follows the recent departure of Ruben Amorim, who was relieved of his duties on 5 January. In the interim, Darren Fletcher took charge of the team for the past two fixtures.
🚨 BREAKING: Michael Carrick signs in as new Manchester United caretaker manager until the end of the season.
Verbal agreement since yesterday, now sorted in all details + backroom staff also.#MUFC official announcement to follow next. pic.twitter.com/BOaEYHJSTt
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 13, 2026
Contract Details and Appointment Timeline
Although Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was previously considered the frontrunner to return to the managerial post at Old Trafford, circumstances have shifted, resulting in Carrick being chosen as the team’s new interim manager. According to BBC journalist Simon Stone, only minor outstanding points remain in the contract negotiations, but these are not anticipated to impede the conclusion of the agreement. The official announcement of Carrick’s appointment is expected to be made later today, after which he will oversee his initial training session with the first team tomorrow.
| Event | Date | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Ruben Amorim dismissed | 5 January | Darren Fletcher led team for two matches |
| Agreement with Michael Carrick | – | Final details being settled, announcement expected today |
| Carrick’s first training | Tomorrow | Will lead the first team |
