Man United interim manager Michael Carrick leaves the club immediately at the end of the Rangnick era

MANCHESTER, England – Michael Carrick has decided to leave Manchester United The club announced after his tenure as caretaker manager.

United released a statement within minutes of the final whistle their 3-2 win end Arsenal revealed Carrick has decided to step down as first-team coach and will leave the club immediately. Ralf Rangnick, who is watching from the stands, will be at the helm on Friday until the end of the season.

“My time at this great club will always be considered the best years of my career,” Carrick said. “When I first signed my contract more than 15 years ago, never in my wildest dreams could I have imagined winning so many titles and I will certainly never forget those. Great memories both as a player and a member of the coaching staff.

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“However, after much thought and deliberation, I have decided that now is the right time for me to leave the club. I would like to record my thanks to all the players and in particular to the backroom staff, Working long hours with such a great team is a real pleasure and I have made some lasting friendships.

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

Carrick took over as caretaker coach after Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was sacked on November 21. In his three games, he led United to victory. Villarreal and Arsenal and a previous draw Chelsea.

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“He just spoke to us in the dressing room, a real emotional dressing room, as he has been an important part of this club for many years as a player but also. as a coach,” United captain Harry Maguire said after the game. “He’s a fantastic player for this club, a club legend, he’s won everything at the club and he’s been a great service in terms of his coaching. .

“He’s a really lovely man, all the boys respect him and he’s been great to each and every one of us. We’ll miss him, of course we’ll miss him. him, and we wish him well for the future.”

Carrick, who worked as manager under Solskjaer and Jose Mourinho after ending his playing career in 2018, was the last man to leave the field after the win over Arsenal, taking time to praise the Stretford End.

Director of football John Murtough added: “Michael leaves with the sincerest thanks and best wishes from everyone at Manchester United after 15 years of exceptional service to the club as a club captain. a player and a coach While we are saddened to see him leave, we respect and understand Michael’s decision.

“He will always be known as one of the finest midfielders in Manchester United’s history and, more recently, as an outstanding coach who has worked tirelessly under two managers to help develop his career. developing a strong roster that Ralf will be in charge of We are grateful for the steady leadership Michael has demonstrated through this management transition, and even though he is moving away from regular involvement days, but he will always be welcome back as a club legend.”