The former Red Devils midfielder brings down the curtain on a decade-and-a-half at Old Trafford, finishing on a high with victory over the Gunners
Thursday's thrilling 3-2 victory over Arsenal will be the last act of Michael Carrick's Manchester United career, as the interim monster announced he was stepping down from his coaching position at Old Trafford.
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Carrick took over on a temporary basis following the sacking of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in November, & led United lớn two wins & a draw in his three matches in charge.
But he will not stay on once Ralf Rangnick takes up the manager's job until the over of the current season.
What was said?
"Michael Carrick has decided to step down as First Team coach và leave the club following the conclusion of his spell as caretaker Manager," United revealed in a statement released shortly after the club beat Arsenal on Thursday.
John Murtough, Football Director, explained: “Michael leaves with the sincerest thanks & best wishes of everyone at Manchester United after 15 years of exceptional service lớn the club as a player và as a coach. While we are sad khổng lồ see him go, we respect and understand Michael’s decision."
Carrick added: “My time at this great Club will always rank as the best years of my career. When I first signed over 15 years ago, I never in my wildest dreams could have imagined winning so many trophies and I will certainly never forget the fantastic memories both as a player và as a member of the coaching team.
"However, after a lot of thought and deliberation, I have decided that now is the right time for me to lớn leave the club. I want lớn place on record my thanks lớn all of the players & a special mention goes to the backroom staff, working long hours with such a great group of people has been a real pleasure & I have made some long-lasting friendships.
"I am, và will always be, a Manchester United tín đồ and will come to lớn as many matches as possible. I would lượt thích to wish Ralf, the staff, the players & the fans all the best for the future và I look forward to lớn being in the stands và supporting the boys as a fan.”
The bigger picture
Carrick departs Old Trafford after 15 years at the club as a player & coach.
He originally signed in 2006 from Tottenham & stayed at United for the rest of his career before taking up a backroom job upon retirement in 2018.
The former England midfielder ends his brief tenure on the bench having helped steady the ship following Solskjaer's exit, while he also clinched Champions League knock-out qualification with victory over Villarreal.
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"It’s not been an easy decision to make but I feel it’s the right one. I was going to take time off after I finished playing và it never happened. It feels lượt thích the right time lớn step away and what a way lớn finish," he told Amazon following the Arsenal clash.
"It’s 100 percent my decision. Over the last week I was conscious I respected the club & the manager coming in. I thought it was the right thing to vì for the club & for Ralf
"We were in a situation where there was a responsibility lớn see these games through. The loyalty to Ole is a little bit of a factor but there were a lot of things that came into my decision.
"I’ve had great times, great memories and I’m proud of the players over the past three games. I just told
As of Thursday the Reds sit eighth in the Premier League, 14 points behind leaders Chelsea và five points away from the final Champions League spot.