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Man Utd reach deal to appoint Carrick as interim boss: Reports

Khaleej Times

January 14, 2026

Manchester United have reached an agreement in principle to appoint Michael Carrick as interim manager until the end of the season, reports said on Tuesday.

The former midfielder was pictured arriving at the club’s Carrington training ground, with his appointment likely to be confirmed later in the day.

Carrick previously had an unbeaten three-game stint as caretaker boss at Old Trafford in 2021.

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