Carrick agrees two-year deal to remain Man Utd head coach

Michael Carrick has agreed a two-year deal to continue as the permanent Manchester United head coach.

The agreement also contains an option year that could mean he is in charge at Old Trafford until at least 2029.

The final legal details are now being sorted and the club are hopeful of an announcement in the next 24 to 48 hours.

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United host Nottingham Forest on Sunday, live on Sky Sports, in their final home game of the season, where the permanent head coach traditionally gives a speech at full-time to supporters.

Jason Wilcox, the director of football, and Omar Berrada, the chief executive, believe Carrick is the right person to continue leading United after an impressive 15 games during which he has secured Champions League football and earned wins against Manchester City, Liverpool, Arsenal and Chelsea.

The former United midfielder had been the frontrunner for the role for some time now, with his bosses impressed by his popularity with the playing squad, his handling of the media, his inherent understanding of the heritage and size of the football club - but also, crucially, the results he has achieved on the pitch.

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In his 15 games in charge, Carrick has won 10 and drawn three, guaranteeing Champions League football for next season and a potential £100m boost to revenue as a result.

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Carrick has delivered all that was asked of him and more, and in those circumstances it was always hard to see how United could give the job to someone else.

Speaking during his press conference on Friday, Carrick suggested speculation around his long-term Old Trafford future would end soon.

"The future for me is going to be decided pretty soon," Carrick told the media.

"We knew that was going to be towards the end of the season, if not the end of the season, so nothing's changed. There's no big swing on that. Obviously whatever's beyond that is pretty close around the corner anyway."

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"I think a speech is important, regardless of the situation," he said of the tradition of United head coaches addressing fans after the final home game of the season.

"It's important because of the supporters and we thank them, and I certainly thank them for the season and the support, and certainly in the last four months.

"Regardless of that [my future], for what we've gone through together so far, and that connection, and I felt that the players have felt that. It's important."

Sky Sports News' Dan Khan at Carrington: