Manchester United appointed Michael Carrick as interim head coach until the end of the 2025/26 season, formalising a return to Old Trafford designed to steady a club in turmoil. The club said the appointment was agreed in principle and that it will assess long-term options in the months ahead. 2, Jonathan Woodgate joins as part of the coaching staff, and Travis Binnion will continue his work with United’s Under-21s. His managerial résumé outside Old Trafford is mixed. Appointed head coach at Middlesbrough in October 2022, Carrick initially improved a side that had been 21st when he arrived, but his tenure produced inconsistent results.

Source: Daily Mail January 14, 2026 10:06 UTC