Michael Carrick has said his love for Manchester
United "never dies" after being sacked as the club's manager, with
Mauricio Pochettino named as his replacement.
Carrick impressed after taking over as interim boss
following Ruben Amorim's acrimonious exit in January 2026, leading United to
Champions League qualification. He was rewarded with a two-year permanent deal,
but results nose-dived this season. United are in the Premier League relegation
zone, having won just one of their 10 league matches.
The Old Trafford club named former Tottenham, Chelsea
and Paris Saint-Germain boss Pochettino, currently the USA head coach, as their
new manager on Friday.
Despite the downturn, Carrick remained popular with
supporters, partly because of his role as a player in multiple triumphs under
Alex Ferguson, who retired in 2013. The 45-year-old said his affection for the
club remains rock-solid.
"I want nothing but success for Manchester
United. This club has been such a big part of my life, and that will never
change," Carrick wrote in an Instagram post. "I'll always be proud to
have played my part, and I'll always want the very best for it. I'll be right
there with you from now on, watching from the sidelines, cheering the lads
on."
The former England midfielder paid tribute to the
fans, his coaching staff and the players. He said he had the "immense
privilege" of leading the club he loves, and stressed that being at United
comes with huge responsibility. According to him, there is a culture, values
and behaviours that must be respected, built over a long period. "It's a
football club that is unique, with substance and history that cannot be
ignored. This is what inspired me every single day," he wrote.
Carrick described United's fans as a "special,
rare breed." He said there had been great times this year, and that the
best part of his position was seeing supporters lose themselves in the emotion
of those moments. "I just wanted to give you something back. That love
never dies," he said.
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