Michael Carrick leaves Manchester United as caretaker coach

Michael Carrick has finally stepped down as Manchester United first-team coach and will leave the club following the conclusion of his time as caretaker manager.

The 40-year-old’s decision to walk away ahead of interim boss Ralf Rangnick’s arrival was announced just minutes after he took charge of Thursday night’s 3-2 Premier League victory over Arsenal at Old Trafford.

Carrick, who played 464 games for United between 2006 and 2018 and won five Premier League titles, the FA Cup, two League Cups, the Champions League, the Europa League and the Club World Cup, served on the staff under both Jose Mourinho and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.

He said: “My time at this great club will always rank as the best years of my career. When I first signed over 15 years ago, I never in my wildest dreams could have imagined winning so many trophies and I will certainly never forget the fantastic memories both as a player and as a member of the coaching team.

“However, after a lot of thought and deliberation, I have decided that now is the right time for me to leave the club.

“I want to place on record my thanks to all of the players and a special mention goes to the backroom staff, working long hours with such a great group of people has been a real pleasure and I have made some long-lasting friendships.

Carrick however noted that he only told the Manchester United players he was leaving the club at full-time after their 3-2 victory against Arsenal

“I am, and will always be, a Manchester United fan and will come to as many matches as possible. I would like to wish Ralf, the staff, the players and the fans all the best for the future and I look forward to being in the stands and supporting the boys as a fan.”

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