Michael Carrick in pole position to land permanent Manchester United job – The Athletic journalist Laurie Whitwell (Video)

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The decision isn’t final yet, but the former Manchester United midfielder seems to be set for permanent employment at Old Trafford, according to The Athletic’s Laurie Whitwell.

“They did look at different candidates, Andoni Iraola and Unai Emery among them…

“But it has been decided by the people that work with Michael Carrick that he is the right man to take Manchester United into next season.”@lauriewhitwell on his story that Michael Carrick is… pic.twitter.com/FPUwcfPbUI

— The Athletic | Football (@TheAthleticFC) May 13, 2026

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