Michael Carrick has not been a permanent figure in the Manchester United midfield this season.
Since Jose Mourinho took over as Manchester United manager, Michael Carrick has struggled for minutes in a Red Devils shirt.
The 35-year-old midfielder will have spent 10 years at Old Trafford come the end of the season, and it is unknown whether or not this could be his last season at the club.
Carrick’s contract is set to expire next summer, but the Daily Mail have reported that he will be offered a year-long extension. So what do Manchester United fans think about the future of the man that pulls the strings? We went to find out.
Most fans believe that the England international still has a role to play at Manchester United, despite heading into what could be the final years of his career. Age has not appeared to hinder the central midfielder’s performances, with his ability to control a game from the centre of the park unrivalled at Old Trafford.
“We need somebody with that experience to show these youngsters how it’s done,” said one fan.
Manchester United’s Michael Carrick celebrates after the match
One fan speculated that he will return to his homeland when his contract expires, joining the Rafalution at Newcastle United. Carrick was born in the North East and grew up as a fan of the Magpies. A move to St James’ Park would certainly excite Newcastle fans, and the midfielder was linked with a move earlier in the summer by the Chronicle before he signed a deal to remain at Manchester United.
Manchester United’s Michael Carrick
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