By Joshua Tosin Ogunsakin 
Michael Carrick has been confirmed as the permanent manager of Man United after agreeing terms on a new long-term contract with the club.
The decision, which had reportedly been in development for weeks, has now been finalised and approved by key stakeholders, including minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe and senior club executives.
Carrick is expected to sign a new deal, with the agreement understood to run for an initial two years, including an option for extension or a potential three-year structure depending on performance.
The former Manchester United midfielder had been in interim charge before being entrusted with the role on a full-time basis following a strong run of results and growing internal support.
As reported by Fabrizio Romano on X on Friday, “Michael Carrick will stay at Manchester United as permanent manager, confirmed. Direction clear for weeks, plan also approved by Sir Jim Ratfliffe and new deal set to be signed soon. New deal for 2 years plus option to extend or directly 3 years, but no doubts: Carrick says yes and will sign the contract.”
Carrick, who confirmed 34-year-old Brazil midfielder Casemiro will be available for his Old Trafford farewell, said he intends to follow the tradition started by his former boss Sir Alex Ferguson, and address supporters after the Forest game.
“That’s important anyway,” he said. The supporters are a massive part of this club. We thank them for the season; the last four months for me personally.
“Regardless of that, for what we’ve gone through and that connection, which the players have felt, it’s important for me to thank the fans for that,” Carrick said.