Michael Carrick reveals next step after breaking silence on Manchester United sacking

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Michael Carrick’s successor has since been announced with Mauricio Pochettino taking over

Michael Carrick will go back to “cheering the lads on” from the sidelines as he broke his silence on his Manchester United exit.

The former United midfielder was sacked on Thursday, bringing a premature end to his tenure after signing a two-year contract in the summer.

United have won just one of their ten Premier League matches this season and sit in the relegation zone, a run of form that ultimately cost Carrick his job.

Mauricio Pochettino has been appointed as his replacement and will officially start work next week, ahead of United’s trip to Anfield to face Liverpool.

In a long message reflecting on his United reign, Carrick paid tribute to the fans as he spoke of his love for the club.

“I’ve had the immense privilege of leading Manchester United, the football club that I love.

“There are very few who get to live that and feel it, and for that I’m incredibly grateful. With that comes huge responsibility, and to be at Manchester United, you need to understand exactly what that means.

“It’s different to anywhere else. Ultimately, you need to push to be the best, but there is a culture, there are values and there are behaviours that you have to live by and respect, which have been built over a long period of time.

“It’s a football club that is unique, with substance and history that cannot be ignored. This is what inspired me every single day.

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