London, May 22 -- Manchester United have confirmed the appointment of Michael Carrick as the club's permanent head coach after a successful interim spell in charge.

Carrick, who returned to Old Trafford in January following the departure of Ruben Amorim, has signed a contract that will keep him at the club until 2028, as per an official statement from Manchester United.

The former United midfielder guided the team back into the UEFA Champions League after overseeing an impressive turnaround in results during the second half of the season. Under Carrick, United won 11 of their 16 Premier League matches and accumulated the highest points tally in the division since his arrival.

United said the 44-year-old had "thoroughly earned" the oppo...