{"id":47308,"date":"2026-05-18T05:29:28","date_gmt":"2026-05-18T09:29:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/05\/18\/signed-and-done-romano-confirms-man-united-have-finalized-big-move\/"},"modified":"2026-05-18T05:29:28","modified_gmt":"2026-05-18T09:29:28","slug":"signed-and-done-romano-confirms-man-united-have-finalized-big-move","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/05\/18\/signed-and-done-romano-confirms-man-united-have-finalized-big-move\/","title":{"rendered":"Signed and done: Romano confirms Man United have finalized big move"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/05\/18\/signed-and-done-romano-confirms-man-united-have-finalized-big-move\/#Michael_Carrick_impresses_at_Man_United\" >Michael Carrick impresses at Man United<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/05\/18\/signed-and-done-romano-confirms-man-united-have-finalized-big-move\/#The_Red_Devils_have_struggled_with_past_appointments\" >The Red Devils have struggled with past appointments.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<!-- Article Start --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Michael Carrick&#8217;s future at Manchester United has been decided, with the former midfielder signing a new contract to keep him in charge at Old Trafford.<br \/><\/strong><br \/>According to Fabrizio Romano, the contract has been signed and completed and Carrick will remain at the club until June 2028, with an option to extend for a further year until 2029.<\/p>\n<div aria-labelledby=\"primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-sender primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-message_text primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-alt_text primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-date_time primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-reaction_count primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-reply_count primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-link_count primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-attachment_count primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-has_draft_reply primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-pinned_state primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-edited_state primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-later_state primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-broadcast_state primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-broadcast_thread_root_message primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-translated_state\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" id=\"message-list_1779082922.637049\" style=\"clear:left;\">\n<div>\n<div aria-roledescription=\"message\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><b>Download the official CaughtOffSide app to get all the latest news and updates straight to your phone. above <\/b><b><u><span draggable=\"true\">apple<\/span><\/u><\/b><b>    &#038; <\/b><b><u><span draggable=\"true\">Google play<\/span><\/u><\/b><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>This is a big moment for United. Carrick had been working as caretaker manager, but after leading the team to a strong finish and securing third place in the Premier League, the club decided he had earned the chance to lead the next phase properly.<\/p>\n<p>According to Reuters, after United&#8217;s 3-2 win over Nottingham Forest, Carrick played down speculation but said there would be more clarity in the coming days.<\/p>\n<p>This is not just a contract extension. It feels like Man U has finally decided on a direction.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Michael_Carrick_impresses_at_Man_United\"><\/span>Michael Carrick impresses at Man United<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Carrick stepped in at a difficult time and was able to restore calm to the team.<\/p>\n<p>Under him United looked more organised, more confident and more cohesive.<\/p>\n<p>Finishing third and returning to the Champions League is a huge achievement, especially given how uncertain the season was before he took over.<\/p>\n<p>There&#8217;s also something symbolic about Carrick getting this opportunity. Although he knows Man United intimately, this does not seem like a purely emotional appointment.<\/p>\n<p>He has certainly been a great player for the club and the fans understand his connection to Old Trafford. But the bigger reason this makes sense is because he showed he can actually coach, manage pressure and get results.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Red_Devils_have_struggled_with_past_appointments\"><\/span>The Red Devils have struggled with past appointments.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>United have tried different routes since Sir Alex Ferguson left. They&#8217;ve been looking for experienced managers, big names, tactical projects, and short-term solutions.<\/p>\n<p>Some worked for a while, but none created lasting stability. Carrick&#8217;s appointment feels different because it&#8217;s quiet.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s not about saying it out loud. It&#8217;s about building something that actually lasts.<\/p>\n<p>The length of the contract is also important. A contract until 2028 with an option for 2029 gives Carrick enough security to plan beyond one transfer window.<\/p>\n<p>Rather than simply reacting to pressure, he can build a team, develop young players and push for a contract that suits his football. This appointment makes sense if United support him properly.<\/p>\n<p>Carrick has taken his chance, but now the club must give him the tools to build a serious team. The hard work begins now.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Man United fans excited as Bruno Fernandes becomes transfer target<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><!-- Article End -->\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Michael Carrick&#8217;s future at Manchester United has been decided, with the former midfielder signing a new contract to keep him in charge at Old Trafford.According to Fabrizio Romano, the contract has been signed and completed and Carrick will remain at the club until June 2028, with an option to extend for a further year until [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":45949,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[15],"tags":[40],"class_list":{"0":"post-47308","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-football","8":"tag-football"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/47308","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=47308"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/47308\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/45949"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=47308"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=47308"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=47308"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}