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Carrick Emerges as Leading Candidate for United Interim Role
Michael Carrick has strengthened his case to become Manchester United’s interim manager as the club weighs its options following the departure of Ruben Amorim.
Carrick is under consideration alongside former boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, with sources indicating the next 24 hours could prove decisive as United move to steady the club while a permanent appointment is made.
The 44-year-old is understood to have given himself a strong chance of landing the role.
A familiar figure at Old Trafford, Carrick spent 12 years at the club as a player between 2006 and 2018 and briefly served as caretaker manager in 2021.
His most recent managerial spell came at Middlesbrough, where he spent three seasons in charge, earning praise within coaching circles for his tactical approach and man-management.
Those years at Boro were closely monitored by figures at United, with Carrick’s work viewed positively and belief growing in his long-term potential as a coach.
Solskjaer has also been firmly in the frame and was keen on the opportunity to help guide United through another difficult period.
Both men presented their cases over the weekend, but as discussions moved into Monday, Carrick appeared to hold a slight edge.
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