Officially Manchester United parts ways with Michael Carrick in August

Manchester United and Michael Carrick are parting ways with immediate effect. As the Red Devils announced on Thursday afternoon, the departure of the English head coach is confirmed. The 20‑time Premier League champion responded to the sporting decline that has persisted for weeks under the 45‑year‑old's performance.

Poor start to the season and results

Manchester United has never started a new season so poorly; after ten matchdays they sit in the relegation zone at 18th with only eight points. Since mid‑August they have been waiting for a win in the Premier League, but since then there have been five draws and three defeats. A win in the Champions League against AS Roma and a last‑minute draw against Aston Villa at the weekend were not enough to save Carrick's job.

In a statement United thanked the former midfielder and emphasized that, despite the separation, he remains a “legend” of the club. Both as a player and as a coach, Carrick distinguished himself through utmost dedication and professionalism. The final sprint of the previous season, with twelve wins from seventeen games, secured Champions‑League qualification and will always be remembered fondly, the club side said.

Manchester United ends Carrick's role after a string of disappointments

Who will take over Carrick's succession is not yet decided. United wants a permanent replacement as soon as possible, with US national team coach Mauricio Pochettino reportedly having the best prospects according to media reports. Pochettino already knows the Premier League from his time at Tottenham Hotspur.

Manchester United fire coach Michael Carrick after a poor start