Manchester United leans toward Carrick as permanent manager

Manchester United seems to have found the right man to lead its immediate future. According to what was revealed by Sky Sports, the Red Devils' management has already made the decision to start talks with Michael Carrick to offer him the permanent coaching position. The talks would begin before the last commitment of the season, on May 24 against Brighton.

While Carrick is the absolute priority, the club's leadership keeps the possibility of evaluating other names open in case the negotiations with the Englishman do not reach a successful conclusion. Even so, everything indicates that the main bet is clear.

The Carrick Effect 

The impact of the former midfielder since he took over as interim was immediate. His closeness to the squad, the ease with which he handles media pressure, and his deep understanding of the club's history made him a respected figure. But what really solidified his candidacy were the results: under his leadership, United transformed into the most solid team in the Premier League.

Numbers that back his candidacy

In 15 matches, Carrick harvested 33 points, resulting from 10 victories, three draws, and just two losses. That performance secured mathematical qualification for the Champions League. Although Manchester City still has a pending match against Crystal Palace, United's performance under Carrick speaks for itself.

Meditated decision

The management insists that it is not an impulse due to the good streak, but rather a serious and rigorous evaluation process. No contract has been signed yet, but formal talks are expected to advance in the coming days.

With the support of the fans, the confidence of the locker room, and statistics that back him up, Carrick is shaping up to be the coach who could restore the stability and competitiveness that United is so desperately seeking.

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