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Michael Carrick arrived at Carrington on Tuesday morning as he prepares to take charge of Manchester United. Carrick is set to become United’s new interim head coach until the end of the season.

Carrick previously took charge of United in a caretaker role for three matches after Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was sacked as manager in late 2021. Solskjaer was also considered for the interim role, but Carrick’s hands-on coaching abilities are believed to be key in him getting the nod from the United hierarchy.

The process of appointing an interim coach has been led by director of football Jason Wilcox and chief executive Omar Berrada, according to The Athletic. However, the report also claims that sign-off was required by Sir Jim Ratcliffe and the Glazer family.

Carrick, who made 464 appearances for United during a 12-year stint, will sign a contract until the end of the season, and attention will now turn to bringing in a permanent successor to Ruben Amorim. Former England assistant manager Steve Holland is set to be Carrick’s assistant, while Jonathan Woodgate, Jonny Evans and Travis Binnion will also be part of his coaching staff.

Asked whether he would join Carrick’s staff, Wayne Rooney said. “Of course I would! I think it’s a no-brainer if that’s the situation.

“I think what the club needs is people around the place, whether Michael goes in, whether Fletch (Darren Fletcher), John O’Shea, myself, you need people around who know the football club, (people like) Roy Keane…

“Having people who know the club, who care for the club, people who understand what it takes to be a Manchester United player. I think that’s where the club needs to be.

“We spoke earlier in this season about how it’s lost that identity, that family feel. I think it’s a great opportunity to bring the spirit of Manchester United back into the club.”

Carrick’s first game in charge is set to come against Manchester City at Old Trafford on Saturday lunchtime and he has been out of work since last summer. He was named Middlesbrough boss in October 2022 and reached the Sky Bet Championship play-offs in his first season, but was dismissed last year.