"I know what it takes to succeed here, said Carrick, who made 464 appearances for the club. My focus is now on helping the players to reach the standards that we expect at this incredible club, which we know that this group is more than capable of producing. I have worked with a number of the players already and have obviously continued to watch the team closely in recent years, I have total belief in their talents, dedication and ability to be successful here. There is still a lot to fight for this season, we are ready to pull everyone together and give the fans the performances that their loyal support deserves."
"Carrick has been chosen to lead United ahead of ex-boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, who had also been in talks with chief executive Omar Berrada and director of football Jason Wilcox about the role. Ruud van Nistelrooy was the third candidate United spoke to about the position and sources have told the Press Association that Carrick was the unanimous choice having impressed throughout the process."
"The Old Trafford side decided to bring in a coach with an understanding of the club to smooth the transition into a short-term post having last week called time on Amorim's patchy, and increasingly fractious, reign. Carrick's appointment for the remainder of the campaign is done with the belief he can help United achieve their ambitions, which interim boss Darren Fletcher said on Sunday was Champions League qualification."
Michael Carrick returns to Old Trafford as interim Manchester United manager after Ruben Amorim was sacked following an acrimonious end to 14 underwhelming months in charge. Carrick was chosen ahead of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Ruud van Nistelrooy and is reported to have been the unanimous choice after impressing during the process. The 44-year-old, who made 464 appearances for the club and briefly served as caretaker in November 2021, starts with Saturday's derby against Manchester City. The appointment is intended to stabilise the club for the remainder of the campaign while aiming for Champions League qualification and allowing time for a thorough long-term search.
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