Michael Carrick leaves Carrington after being sacked as Man Utd supervisor
Michael Carrick has left Manchester United’s Carrington training ground after the legendary midfielder was sacked this morning following a nightmare start to the season
Michael Carrick is pictured after leaving Carrington for the last time as boss
Michael Carrick has left Manchester United’s Carrington training ground. The legendary midfielder has been sacked this morning following huge uncertainty over his future.
Carrick and his staff learned this morning that they would be relieved of their duties by the club after a dreadful start to the season, where United won just one of 10 Premier League games and sit in the relegation zone.
The 45-year-old arrived at Carrington at 7:50am and waved to reporters and photographers as he drove through the gates. Executives Omar Berrada and Jason Wilcox have also been at the training ground this morning and informed Carrick of the decision in person.
Carrick arrives at Carrington at 7.50am to face the music(Image: Martin Rickett/Press Association. EDITORIAL USE ONLY: Use subject to restrictions. Editorial use only, no commercial use without prior consent from rights holder)
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Multiple reporters lined up outside of Carrington this morning to catch a glimpse of Carrick. Despite him seemingly heading towards the gallows, Carrick waved and put his thumb up to the media.
United have now officially confirmed Carrick’s exit in a statement on their website, which reads: “Manchester United can confirm that Michael Carrick has departed his role as men’s first-team head coach.
“Michael rejoined the club in January and guided the team to a third-placed Premier League finish by winning 12 out of the remaining 17 games of the 2025/26 season, accumulating the highest points tally in the league during that period.
Manchester United manager Michael Carrick leaving Carrington Training Centre on Thursday
“After a disappointing start to the season, the club has come to the extremely difficult conclusion that a change is necessary in order to achieve our ambitions.
“Michael is, and always will be, a Manchester United legend. Just as he did as a player, he has conducted himself with the highest standards of dedication and professionalism throughout his time back with the club. His leadership and achievements last season will always be fondly remembered.
“The club intends to appoint a permanent successor as quickly as possible.”
Sir Jim Ratcliffe, Omar Berrada and Jason Wilcox decided on Michael Carrick’s sacking(Image: Jacob King/Press Association)
The hunt for his replacement is already done with former Chelsea and Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino set to take the job after reaching an agreement to become the new Old Trafford boss earlier this week.
Pochettino is currently with the USA squad for the international break and United will pay compensation to buy him out of his contract.
The former Chelsea and Spurs boss is reported to cost United around £7million in compensation, while sacking Carrick is expected to cost the club around £5m. If the underfire United hierarchy made this change in the summer, it wouldn’t have cost a penny in compensation, with both managers previously out of contract.
