Middlesbrough have appointed ex-Manchester United caretaker Michael Carrick as their new supervisor, the second-tier Championship membership mentioned on Monday as the previous midfielder landed his first function as a everlasting boss.
Carrick left United in December final yr having taken short-term cost following the sacking of Norwegian supervisor Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
The 41-year-old former England worldwide replaces Chris Wilder who was sacked earlier this month when the membership have been within the backside three.
“Middlesbrough was the first professional club I played for as a nine-year old boy, so it’s a very special feeling to be back here as a head coach,” Carrick mentioned in a press release.
The membership is delighted to announce the appointment of Michael Carrick as Head Coach 🤝
Welcome to #Boro, Michael! 🔴⚪️ #UTB
— Middlesbrough FC (@Boro) October 24, 2022
“Growing up within the north-east myself I’m absolutely conscious of what soccer means to folks. It’s an actual privilege for me to be on this place and to really feel all the fervour and enthusiasm you’ve received for the sport and for Boro.
“I’ll give everything to help develop the team and keep moving the club forward and make you the supporters proud. I can’t wait to get started.”
Middlesbrough have been struggling within the Championship and sit twenty first within the standings after 16 video games — one level above the relegation zone. They play Preston away on Saturday.
Carrick made greater than 700 membership appearances in his profession and gained 5 Premier League titles and the Champions League at United beneath Alex Ferguson.