Michael Carrick has dropped his strongest hint yet that he wants the Manchester United manager job full-time, admitting he “feels at home” after a perfect start to his interim tenure.
Since succeeding Ruben Amorim on January 13, Carrick has won three straight matches.
While he insists he is focused on the club’s long-term success—whether under his leadership or someone else’s—his tone has shifted toward staying beyond the summer.
“I’m loving what I’m doing… I feel at home here,” Carrick said, though he cautioned against “knee-jerk” decisions based on short-term results.
Carrick revealed that his brother, Graeme, helped facilitate the hiring of former England assistant Steve Holland, a move widely praised by club insiders.
The positive momentum is tempered by news that Patrick Dorgu will miss roughly 10 weeks with a hamstring injury suffered against Arsenal.
United officials are reportedly wary of hiring a manager currently tied to a national team before the 2026 World Cup, citing “huge risks.”
As the club takes its time to find a permanent successor, Carrick’s steady hand and tactical appointments have made him a formidable internal candidate for the role.
