Club have offered the 44-year-old a two-year agreement that includes the option of an additional season
Michael Carrick has admitted a decision on his long-term future at Manchester United is close as negotiations continue over a deal that would keep him in charge beyond the end of the season.
Carrick’s strong results since taking over in January have convinced the club hierarchy that he is the right man to lead the team into next season and discussions are ongoing over a contract extension.
The former United midfielder stepped in on an interim basis after Ruben Amorim’s departure but has overseen an impressive turnaround at Old Trafford, guiding the club to third place in the Premier League and sealing Champions League qualification with games still remaining.
United have reportedly offered the 44-year-old a two-year agreement that includes the option of an additional season. An agreement could be finalised before Sunday’s final home game against Nottingham Forest.
Carrick said clarity would arrive soon but insisted the timeline had always been planned for the closing stages of the campaign.
“Listen, the future for me is going to be decided pretty soon,” Carrick said. “We knew that was going to be towards the end of the season, if not the end of the season, so nothing’s changed.
“There’s no big swing on that, that is what it is, and obviously whatever’s beyond that is pretty close round the corner anyway.”
