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Jaap Stam Urges United to Extend Carrick's Deal

5/11/2026

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Jaap Stam believes Manchester United should negotiate a new contract for Michael Carrick.
Stam suggests Carrick's recent performance warrants immediate talks.
He recommends a one- or two-year deal for the former midfielder.

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Historical Context

In 2008, Manchester United granted veteran Ryan Giggs a three-year contract extension, keeping the 33-year-old midfielder at Old Trafford through 2011. Sir Alex Ferguson negotiated the deal, reportedly raising Giggs’s weekly wages to £45,000, equivalent to about £2.3 million annually. Today, former United defender Jaap Stam urges a similar swift renewal for midfield stalwart Michael Carrick, citing his recent form as justification. Securing Carrick on a one-or two-year deal could preserve United’s midfield stability and influence the Premier League title race this season.

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Story summary

Jaap Stam believes Manchester United should negotiate a new contract for Michael Carrick.
Stam suggests Carrick's recent performance warrants immediate talks.
He recommends a one- or two-year deal for the former midfielder.

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