Michael Carrick penned an emotional farewell letter to Manchester United fans on social media, expressing his deep gratitude and reflecting on his journey following his dismissal as manager.
“I’ve had the immense privilege of leading Manchester United, the football club that I love. There are very few who get to live that and feel it, and for that I’m incredibly grateful. With that comes huge responsibility, and to be at Manchester United, you need to understand exactly what that means,” Carrick wrote on Instagram.
The former United midfielder went on to praise the club’s fans, describing them as a unique group whose passion and loyalty had made a lasting impression on him. He expressed sincere appreciation for the support he received from the entire
Manchester United community, including players, coaching staff, and club employees.
“I want to say a big thank you to the supporters. I must say, you are a special, rare breed. We’ve had some great times this year and moments we’ll all remember. The best thing about being in my position was seeing so many of you lose yourselves in the emotion of those moments, leaving the stadium desperate to come back again next time,” Carrick wrote.
Carrick concluded his letter by extending his heartfelt wishes for the club’s continued success. He writes that although he is stepping away from the managerial duties, he will remain a passionate supporter, cheering the team on from the sidelines.
Carrick’s departure came after Manchester United suffered their worst-ever start to a Premier League season, dropping to 18th place in the league table after 10 games and finding themselves in the relegation zone. The poor run of form ultimately led to the club’s decision to make a managerial change in hopes of turning the season around.
United has already named its next manager: United States men’s national team head coach Mauricio Pochettino. Pochettino is expected to fulfill his duties with the USMNT through their two Concacaf Nations League games against Haiti before leaving his post.
Pochettino will then officially take charge of Manchester United and is set to lead the team in the clash against Liverpool on November 22.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Michael Carrick sends farewell letter to Manchester United's 'rare breed' fans
