Manchester United statement in full on Michael Carrick sacking as Mauricio Pochettino lined up

Carrick arrived at Carrington on Thursday morning and was informed of the decision by Omar Berrada, the club’s chief executive.Berrada was in Monaco on Wednesday for a summit with Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Jason Wilcox, United’s director of football.Mauricio Pochettino has been lined up as Carrick’s replacement and is expected to take charge of United for their first match back after the international break, when they face Liverpool at Anfield. Carrick was made interim boss in January after the departure of Ruben Amorim and had a significant impact in turning the club’s fortunes around, leading them to third in the table and Champions League qualification.However, he has now been sacked just 173 days after signing a two-year deal to become permanent manager.United have won just one of their first ten Premier League matches and currently sit 18th in the table.Man United statement in full:“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.“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.Read More“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.”