Manchester United have confirmed a new contract for Michael Carrick running until 2028, with an option to extend further to 2029

Manchester United FC have confirmed that former midfielder and current coach Michael Carrick has signed a new contract extension with the club that will keep him at Old Trafford until June 2028, with an additional option running until 2029.

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Michael Carrick Contract extension was announced following positive internal evaluations of his leadership and the progress of the team under his guidance over the past months.

In a statement, Carrick expressed pride in continuing his role at the club, describing Manchester United as a “special football club” and highlighting the responsibility that comes with leading the team.

He noted that the group of players has demonstrated resilience, unity and determination, qualities he said reflect the standards expected at the club.

Carrick added that the focus now is to move forward with renewed ambition and a clear sense of purpose as the club continues its rebuild.

He also emphasised that both the team and supporters deserve to compete again for major honours at the highest level of football.

The new agreement is seen as part of Manchester United’s broader effort to maintain stability within its technical structure while strengthening long-term planning.

Club officials are expected to continue supporting Carrick’s role as they aim to return to consistent competitiveness in domestic and European competitions.

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The extension reinforces Carrick’s importance within the coaching setup as Manchester United look to rebuild towards challenging for major trophies once again.