Michael Carrick has been appointed manager of Championship side Middlesbrough.
It is the Englishman’s first permanent managerial role after spending a short spell as caretaker manager of United, following Ole Gunnar Solakjaer’s departure last October.
The 41-year-old is one of the most highly decorated players in football, having won five Premier Leagues, three league cups, a Club World Cup, Europa League and a Champions League trophy. He spent 12 years in Manchester during his successful playing career.
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In his time in charge of United, he oversaw victories against Arsenal and Villarreal and a draw to Chelsea.
The club said: “We had identified a number of potentials for the vacancy who we spoke with, and were impressed by all, but Michael was the outstanding candidate.”
Carrick stated: “I’m really excited to be here and to be a part of a club with such a deep history and tradition.”
How will Carrick get on at Boro?
Boro are currently just nearing the relegation zone in the Championship after a somewhat dismal start to the season. They have won only four matches, drawing five and losing seven.
Carrick, who had been coaching at United since 2018, brings a plethora of experience in English football. As a player, he learnt from one of the greatest managers in the history of football, Sir Alex Ferguson. He was then appointed to the coaching staff team under Jose Mourinho, who also has a decorated trophy cabinet from numerous clubs.
His knowledge as both a successful player and coach will benefit the struggling side as they aim to boost form, results and move higher up the table.
