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Manchester United manager Michael Carrick’s time with the Premier League side could soon end if Sir Jim Ratcliffe gives the green light for his dismissal.

Carrick joined Manchester United in January and helped them qualify for the Champions League. However, the Red Devils have had a poor run under his orders this season.

To put it in context, the Old Trafford club are out of the EFL Cup and have three wins in all competitions. This includes one league win in 10 matches, leaving them in the relegation zone.

Carrick on verge of Manchester United exit 

Antonio Conte
Rome, Italy – January 4, 2026: (C) Adam Marusic of Lazio argue with (R) Pasquale Mazzocchi of Napoli while (C) Antonio Conte coach of Napoli divides them during the Serie A Enilive 2025-2026 football match between S.S. Lazio vs SSC Napoli at Olympic Stadium.

Last week, the English club came from behind to beat AS Roma 3-2 in the Champions League. At the weekend, they overcame a 4-2 deficit to finish 4-4 in the league against Aston Villa.

Despite these two results, the British press states Manchester United will soon part ways with Michael Carrick. Foot Mercato points that out when covering the latest about Antonio Conte.

The Italian has been without a club since leaving Napoli at the end of last season. The media from his country has already linked him to Manchester United. In October, Sport Witness covered a report from Italy explaining that he’s ready for the Old Trafford job.

Besides the former Chelsea boss, US manager Mauricio Pochettino is also in the running.

ANTONIO CONTE
Managerial career achievements
Sport Witness
Club Honour Season / year Titles
Bari Serie B 2008/09 1
Juventus Serie A 2011/12, 2012/13, 2013/14 3
Juventus Italian Super Cup 2012, 2013 2
Chelsea Premier League 2016/17 1
Chelsea FA Cup 2017/18 1
Inter Milan Serie A 2020/21 1
Napoli Serie A 2024/25 1
Napoli Italian Super Cup 2025 1
TOTAL TEAM TROPHIES 11
OTHER NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS
Siena Promotion to Serie A as Serie B runners-up 2010/11
Juventus Unbeaten Serie A title campaign 2011/12
Juventus Serie A title with 102 points 2013/14
Italy European Championship quarter-finalists 2016
Inter Milan Europa League runners-up 2019/20
Tottenham Fourth-place finish and Champions League qualification 2021/22
SELECTED INDIVIDUAL AWARDS
Premier League Manager of the Season 2016/17
Panchina d’Oro — Serie A 2011/12, 2012/13, 2013/14, 2020/21, 2024/25
Serie A Coach of the Season 2024/25
Scope: Managerial achievements only. Trophy total includes Serie B and domestic super cups; promotions,
Updated: 11 November 2026.
SPORT WITNESS

Super-agent enlisted to land Manchester United job

Foot Mercato took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to report that Antonio Conte ‘wants Manchester United’.

Online, Foot Mercato reports the 57-year-old has enlisted Pini Zahavi ‘solely as part of negotiations to try and secure the Red Devils’ job’. This shows that Conte is keen on becoming Michael Carrick’s successor.

Mauricio Pochettino would be ahead of him on the English club’s target list. They can take advantage of the international break to part ways with Carrick and appoint a new head coach. The outlet ends their report by stating: ‘A decision is expected very soon.’

There should be clarity in the coming days, whether Conte’s decision to enlist Zahavi to land the Manchester United job will pay off.

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