"Manchester United legend Darren Fletcher reportedly turned down the chance to continue with a role in the first-team coaching staff under Michael Carrick. According to Laurie Whitwell of the Athletic, Man Utd are closing in on hiring Carrick as interim manager, but Fletcher has decided to return to a role with the club's Under-18s. The former Scotland international had been caretaker manager of the Red Devils for two games, but it seems he won't be continuing with the senior side, despite some other Old Trafford legends coming back."
"See below for Whitwell's post below on the latest at United Michael Carrick is at Carrington to finalise deal. Steve Holland set to be part of staff, with Jonathan Woodgate, Jonny Evans + Travis Binnion. After @SamiMokbel_BBC Darren Fletcher was offered role but wants to continue leading U18s.#MUFC https://t.co/vGj2Ce9ICR Laurie Whitwell (@lauriewhitwell) January 13, 2026 Darren Fletcher was offered role but wants to continue leading U18s, Whitwell posted on X."
"Can Manchester United bounce back with Michael Carrick at the helm? It's been a pretty dire last year or so for United, who recently sacked Ruben Amorim, and it seems many of the club's former players are keen to see an appointment like this. Even if Carrick is relatively inexperienced at the highest level of management, that United DNA' might be a good antidote to Amorim's unpopular playing style at Old Trafford."
Manchester United are closing in on appointing Michael Carrick as interim manager, with Steve Holland, Jonathan Woodgate, Jonny Evans and Travis Binnion expected to join his coaching staff. Darren Fletcher was offered a first-team coaching position but opted to return to his role leading United's Under-18s. Fletcher served as caretaker manager for two matches, overseeing a draw with Burnley and a defeat to Brighton that resulted in FA Cup elimination. Carrick arrives with positive experience from Middlesbrough but faces a significant step up; the club may seek a more experienced permanent manager in the summer.
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