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United Execs Recommend Carrick After Securing CL Spot

5/13/2026

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Manchester United executives will recommend Michael Carrick as permanent head coach to Sir Jim Ratcliffe.
Chief executive Omar Berrada and director of football Jason Wilcox back Carrick as the right choice.
Carrick moved United from seventh to third and secured a Champions League spot with a 3-2 win over Liverpool.
The Glazer family gave Ratcliffe football authority, requiring the club to finalize Carrick’s contract before the Nottingham Forest home game.

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Manchester United executives will recommend Michael Carrick as permanent head coach to Sir Jim Ratcliffe.
Chief executive Omar Berrada and director of football Jason Wilcox back Carrick as the right choice.
Carrick moved United from seventh to third and secured a Champions League spot with a 3-2 win over Liverpool.
The Glazer family gave Ratcliffe football authority, requiring the club to finalize Carrick’s contract before the Nottingham Forest home game.