Reports of permanent role premature, says Carrick, as Manchester United prepare to say goodbye to Casemiro

Carrick stated that his future role at Manchester United has not changed despite reports of him being named permanent head coach. He has led the team as interim manager since Ruben Amorim was sacked in January and has guided United upward in the table with 10 wins in 15 games. Carrick said no long-term contract discussions have been communicated to him and that the situation remains clear. He expects a decision soon, likely toward the end of the season. He plans to address supporters after the home match against Nottingham Forest, emphasizing the importance of fan support. Casemiro is also set to play his final home game before moving on.

"Michael Carrick says nothing has changed regarding his future role at Manchester United despite reports this week that suggested he was set to be named the permanent head coach. Carrick has been in interim charge since Ruben Amorim was sacked in January and has done a remarkable job, propelling United up the table on the back of 10 wins in 15 games. It had been suggested this week that chief executive Omar Berrada and director of football Jason Wilcox had recommended to minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe that Carrick should be handed a long-term contract but Carrick insists nothing has been said to him."

""The situation is pretty clear for us all. Same as. It doesn't change what we are doing this week," he said. "The future for me is going to be decided pretty soon, we knew that it was going to be towards the end of the season, if not the end of the season. "Nothing has changed, there is no big swing on that. That is what it is. Whatever is beyond that is pretty close around the corner anyway.""

""I think that's important regardless of the situation. The supporters are a massive part of this club. We thank them - and I certainly thank them - for the season and the support, the last four months for me personally. "Regardless of that [his future], for what we've gone through and that connection, the players have felt that, it's important we have that anyway. "It's important for me to thank the fans for that.""

"It is still highly likely United will stick with Carrick and the former England midfielder intends to address the fans at the conclusion of Sunday's home game with Nottingham Forest. He added: "I think that's important regardless of the situation. The supporters are a massive part of this club. We thank them - and I certainly thank them - for the season and the support, the last four months for me personally.""

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