Manchester United appoint Michael Carrick as interim manager

Michael Carrick has been confirmed as Manchester United head coach on a deal until the end of the season. The former Red Devils midfielder, club captain and first-team coach returns to Old Trafford after Ruben Amorim was sacked last Monday following an acrimonious end to 14 underwhelming months in charge. Carrick has been chosen to lead United ahead of ex-boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, who had also been in talks with the Red Devils.

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Ruben Amorim sacked by Manchester United

Ruben Amorim has been sacked as Manchester United head coach. United said in a statement issued on Monday morning that the Portuguese, who took charge in November 2024, had left the role, with the club’s leadership having “reluctantly made the decision that it is the right time to make a change”. United are currently sixth in the top flight after a 1-1 draw at Leeds on Sunday. Darren Fletcher is to take charge on an interim basis.

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Manchester United to cut up to 200 more jobs

Manchester United have confirmed up to 200 more jobs may be made redundant at the club as cuts continue while free lunches for staff at Old Trafford set to end. CEO Omar Berrada says: “We have lost money for the past five consecutive years. This cannot continue”. The planned cuts aim to return the club to profitability.

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Marcus Rashford ready to leave Man United for a ‘new challenge’

Marcus Rashford has admitted he is ready to leave Manchester United and take on a “new challenge”. Rashford was left out of the squad for Sunday’s Manchester derby by Ruben Amorim, although the head coach insisted there were no disciplinary issues behind his decision but he appeared to hint he had hoped to see more from the England player on and off the pitch during his first few weeks in charge.

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Manchester United appoint Rúben Amorim as new manager

Manchester United have appointed Ruben Amorim as their new head coach. The 39-year-old Portuguese, who will move to Old Trafford from Lisbon club Sporting on 11 November, has signed a contract until June 2027. Former United striker Ruud van Nistelrooy, who took charge on an interim basis after Erik ten Hag was sacked on Monday, will stay on for the club’s next three fixtures.

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