Michael Carrick named new Middlesbrough head coach

Middlesbrough have announced the appointment of Manchester United legend Michael Carrick as their new permanent head coach. The club has not announced the length of the contract he has signed in their official statement.

The club dismissed Chris Wilder at the start of the month, on the back of a disappointing start to the season. They are currently 21st in the Championship table, and will be hoping for a fresh start under Carrick, who has landed his first head coach job. 

Michael Carrick becomes Middlesbrough head coach 

“I’m really excited to be here and to be part of a club with such a deep history and tradition,” Michael Carrick told the club’s official website.

“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.

“Growing up in the north-east myself I’m fully aware of what football means to people. It’s a real privilege for me to be in this position and to feel all the passion and enthusiasm you’ve got for the game and for Boro.

“I’ll give everything to help develop the team and keep moving the club forward and make the supporters proud.

“I can’t wait to get started.”

Carrick was briefly in charge of Manchester United, with whom he won five Premier League titles, as their caretaker manager. And he now has a permanent job to start the next chapter of his journey.