Manchester is braced for a defining managerial handover as one era ends and another gathers pace, with Pep Guardiola preparing to step aside at City just as Michael Carrick is confirmed as the man to lead Manchester United forward.
Michael Carrick has committed his future to Manchester United until 2028, completing a swift rise from interim appointment to permanent head coach after revitalising the club in the wake of Ruben Amorim’s turbulent exit in January.