While there might have been plenty of raised eyebrows back in January as Michael Carrick made a shock return to the Old Trafford dugout, Manchester United have enjoyed an astonishing resurge under the former Middlesbrough boss.
Coming through the doors back in January as Ruben Amorim’s nightmare 14-month reign finally came to an end, Carrick returned to Manchester with an almighty job on his hands.
With the feel of a club who were in complete disarray and dealing with a string of high-profile issues both on and off the pitch, United faced a major uphill battle in the race to book any kind of European adventure for next season.
However, despite only returning on an initial temporary basis, few would have expected the remarkable job that their former midfielder has produced over the past four months.
Wrapping up both a lucrative Champions League ticket and a third-place finish among England’s elite with time to spare, Carrick finds his stock at a red-hot high and the 44-year-old is set to make his return a permanent one.
With the Old Trafford hierarchy already putting together their preparations ahead of the 2026/27 campaign, United also have their sights firmly set on mounting a genuine title charge.
Carrick’s remarkable return to Old Trafford
Although the footballing world might have been left stunned back in January as Carrick was announced as Amorim’s temporary replacement in the Old Trafford dugout, Manchester United are clearly relishing life under the former midfielder.
Embarking on what has been an astonishing run of form over the past few months, the Premier League giants officially secured a bronze medal finish following Sunday’s controversial 3-2 victory at home against Europa League semi-finalists Nottingham Forest.
With the mood around Old Trafford at the highest it has been in recent memory, Carrick has revitalised the United fanbase and it is no surprise that the ex-Middlesbrough boss is expected to make his position a permanent one over the coming days.
With news breaking last week that the 44-year-old is set to put pen to paper on a long-term deal in the red half of Manchester, Carrick was also shortlisted for…
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