Michael Carrick has been announced to be leaving Manchester United after a comeback victory at Trafford last night against Arsenal. The 40-year-old who has been in charge of the team as interim manager joined united in 2006 under Sir Alex Ferguson from Tottenham for £18.6million and has won five EPL titles, the FA Cup, the League Cups, the Champions League, the Europa League and the Club World Cup.

 
 

Barely 10 minutes after the final whistle his departure was confirmed by Manchester which comes in a statement  which states that Michael Carrick will be leaving the team after 15 years and that Ralf Rangnick is now the official interim manager. Before his departure, Carrick expressing himself in an interview said:

 
 

“My time at this great club will always rank as the best years of my career. When I first signed over 15 years ago, I never in my wildest dreams could have imagined winning so many trophies and I will certainly never forget the fantastic memories both as a player and as a member of the coaching team.

 
 

“However, after a lot of thought and deliberation, I have decided that now is the right time for me to leave the club. I want to place on record my thanks to all of the players and a special mention goes to the backroom staff, working long hours with such a great group of people has been a real pleasure and I have made some long-lasting friendships.

 
 
 

“I am, and will always be, a Manchester United fan and will come to as many matches as possible. I would like to wish Ralf, the staff, the players and the fans all the best for the future and I look forward to being in the stands and supporting the boys as a fan.”

 
 

United’s football director John Murtough added: “Michael leaves with the sincerest thanks and best wishes of everyone at Manchester United after 15 years of exceptional service to the club as a player and as a coach. While we are sad to see him go, we respect and understand Michael’s decision.

 
 

“He will always be known as one of the finest midfielders in the history of Manchester United, and, more recently, as an excellent coach who has worked tirelessly under two managers to help develop the strong squad which Ralf will now take charge of.

 
 
 

“We are grateful for the steady leadership Michael has shown through this period of managerial transition, and, while he is now stepping away from day-to-day involvement, he will always be welcome back as a legend of the club.”

 
 
 
 

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