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MANCHESTER, England (AP) \u2014 Manchester United finally made Michael Carrick the permanent coach on Friday and gave him a two-year deal for impressively passing his audition.<\/p>\n

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Carrick replaced the fired Ruben Amorim on a temporary basis in January and transformed United\u2019s fortunes. He secured qualification for the Champions League and earned standout wins against Manchester City, Arsenal and Liverpool.<\/p>\n

He has steered United to third in the Premier League after it finished 15th last term, a record low in the modern era. His record in his short spell stands at 11 wins in 16 games, with only two losses.<\/p>\n

While there was uncertainty as to whether he was the long-term solution for United after more than a decade of decline since the retirement of club icon Alex Ferguson, Carrick\u2019s impact made it nearly impossible for the club\u2019s hierarchy to overlook him.<\/p>\n

\u201cMichael has thoroughly earned the opportunity to continue leading our men\u2019s team,\u201d said United director of football Jason Wilcox, who led the search for the club\u2019s next coach. \u201cIn the time he has been doing the role, we have seen positive results on the pitch, but more than that, an approach which aligns with the club\u2019s values, traditions and history.\u201d<\/p>\n

Carrick is the seventh permanent manager since the retirement of Alex Ferguson in 2013.<\/p>\n

\u201cThroughout the past five months we\u2019ve shown what our club represents \u2014 resilience, togetherness and a determination to succeed,\u201d Carrick said. \u201cNow it\u2019s about moving forward again with ambition and purpose. This club and our supporters deserve to be challenging for the biggest honors and we\u2019re never going to stop.\u201d<\/p>\n

As a multiple title winner with United as a player, Carrick had the support of fans and club icons, who have been calling for him to be given the job on a permanent basis for weeks. He also inspired an upturn of form in key players like Kobbie Mainoo, Casemiro and Benjamin Sesko. <\/p>\n

Yet he is a novice coach at the top level. His only previous full-time managerial experience was at second-tier Middlesbrough from 2022-25.<\/p>\n

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United gave itself time to assess other candidates since January. Bournemouth\u2019s Andoni Iraola and Crystal Palace\u2019s Oliver Glasner were among potential contenders to take up a role that proved too much for a succession of managers.<\/p>\n

\u201cMichael\u2019s achievements in leading the club back to the Champions League should not be understated,\u201d Wilcox said. \u201cHe has forged a strong bond with the players and can be proud of the winning culture at Carrington and in the dressing room, which we are continuing to build.\u201d<\/p>\n

After Ferguson<\/h3>\n

Wilcox has put his faith in Carrick after Amorim lasted just 14 months, despite a reputation as one of the top emerging coaches in Europe.<\/p>\n

Carrick was part of one of Ferguson\u2019s greatest teams, which won a Premier League and Champions League double in 2008. In all he won 12 major trophies in 12 years at United including five league titles. He was in United\u2019s last title-winning team in Ferguson\u2019s final season.<\/p>\n

The list of predecessors to Carrick is evidence of the varying attempts United has made to try to return to the summit of English soccer.<\/p>\n

It went for top tier coaches, serial winners such as Louis van Gaal and Jos\u00e9 Mourinho, but neither could deliver the Premier League title. David Moyes was a well-established top-flight manager, while Erik ten Hag and Amorim came in as title winners from overseas.<\/p>\n

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was an iconic player \u2014 part of the club\u2019s DNA \u2014 and had the affection of the fans but also ultimately came up short.<\/p>\n

\u201cFrom the moment that I arrived here 20 years ago, I felt the magic of Manchester United,\u201d Carrick said. \u201cCarrying the responsibility of leading our special football club fills me with immense pride.\u201d<\/p>\n

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James Robson is at https:\/\/x.com\/jamesalanrobson<\/p>\n

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AP soccer: https:\/\/apnews.com\/hub\/soccer<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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