Michael Carrick has left his position as Manchester United head coach just ten months after taking charge. Despite an impressive end to the 2025/26 campaign, the former midfielder has paid the price for the club’s disappointing start to the new season.
Carrick initially transformed the Red Devils after arriving in January, guiding them to third place in the Premier League and Champions League qualification. Manchester United collected 12 victories in their final 17 league matches, averaging 2.25 points per game. However, the new campaign brought a dramatic decline, with just two wins, four draws and six defeats in 12 matches. In an official statement, the club confirmed his departure, praising his professionalism and contribution while admitting that a change had become necessary to achieve its ambitions.
The latest defeat against Aston Villa reportedly proved decisive, adding to earlier setbacks against Bournemouth and Como. Tensions had also emerged within the dressing room, with Lisandro Martínez questioning the club’s summer investment following the Champions League defeat to Atlético Madrid, while Bruno Fernandes reportedly criticised Carrick’s tactical decisions after the loss to Como. Manchester United now face another managerial transition as they search for a permanent successor, with the club once again struggling to regain its place among England’s leading teams.
