Mauricio Pochettino confirmed as new Man Utd manager with two-and-a-half year contract

Michael Carrick has released a statement after being sacked as Manchester United head coach on Thursday. Here’s the first half…

Dear United fans, I have had the immense privilege of managing Manchester United, the football club I love.

Few people can experience this and feel it, and for that I am incredibly grateful.

It comes with a huge responsibility, and to be at Manchester United you need to understand exactly what that means.

It’s different from anywhere else.

Ultimately, you must strive to be the best, but there is a culture, values ​​and behaviors that you must respect and uphold, which have been built over a long period of time.

They are a unique football club, with unmissable substance and history.

This is what inspired me every day.

I would like to say a big thank you to the supporters. I must say that you are a special and rare breed.

We had some great times this year and times that we will all remember. The best thing about my position is seeing so many of you get lost in the emotion of these moments, leaving the stadium desperate to return next time.

I just wanted to give you something back.

This love never dies.