Michael Carrick says he has no plans to slow down after orchestrating a remarkable turnaround at Manchester United during his first few months in charge.
The 44-year-old stepped into the Old Trafford hot seat following Ruben Amorim’s dramatic exit in January and has quickly transformed United’s fortunes, guiding the club to third place and securing Champions League football for next season.
Carrick’s impressive impact has already been rewarded with a new contract that will keep him at United until 2028, with Sunday’s clash against Brighton set to conclude a hugely successful campaign.
Despite the intensity of the role and the pressure that comes with managing one of the world’s biggest clubs, Carrick insists he is not feeling burned out.
Carrick says his children’s A-levels and GCSEs have stopped him booking a holiday.
“To be honest, no. I feel good,” he said when asked if he needs a break after an intense period.
“I think you get in the rhythm of working, really, of different ways, I’m sure you have different hours to what I do, some of you work more than others, I’m sure.
“You get used to it, you get into the flow of it. I’ve loved it. I’ve loved every minute of it, so I certainly don’t feel that I need a break.”
United’s resurgence under Carrick has reignited optimism around Old Trafford after a turbulent first half of the season.
The former midfielder has restored balance, confidence, and consistency to the squad while also reconnecting the team with the supporters.
However, Carrick knows the real work begins this summer.
With experienced midfielder Casemiro expected to leave and several positions needing reinforcements ahead of a demanding Champions League campaign, United are preparing for a major rebuild in the transfer market.
“As a football club, you want to keep moving forward,” Carrick said. “We certainly as a football club want to keep moving forward.
“I think it’s acknowledged we’re at this stage, and the dynamics and the balance of the direction we’re at, where we’ve ended up getting to and finishing in the league.
“There’s obviously work to do. It’s quite obvious, with certain players leaving, there’s a bit of work to do.”
Carrick’s calm leadership and tactical clarity have already earned praise from fans and pundits alike, and with Champions League football returning to Old Trafford, expectations will only continue to rise heading into the 2026/27 season.
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