Michael Carrick's permanent appointment as head coach of the English football club Manchester United is nearing reality.
Idman.Biz reports, citing Football Insider, that the 44-year-old specialist has gained the trust of the club's management with his performance as interim head coach. The Manchester representative has sidelined plans for other candidates ahead of the summer and is preparing for long-term cooperation with Carrick.
It should be noted that Carrick took over the team after Ruben Amorim's departure. During his tenure, Manchester United rose to third place in the Premier League and secured a place in the Champions League. Carrick became the main favorite for the permanent head coach position after a 3-2 victory over Liverpool.
The Guardian writes that under his leadership, Manchester United scored 33 points in 15 games.
According to reports, Manchester United had previously considered candidates such as Andoni Iraola, Julian Nagelsmann, and Mauricio Pochettino. However, Carrick's victories against rivals such as Arsenal, Manchester City, and Liverpool have had a serious impact on the management's decision.
Carrick's main advantage is considered to be his good knowledge of the club's internal workings and his ability to create stability in the team's game in a short time.