Jose Mourinho has told Michael Carrick he wants him to stay at Manchester United — and an extension to his contract will be thrashed out next week.
The 34-year-old had been left in limbo by United as his current deal ran down due to uncertainty over the management.
But Mourinho — who officially replaced Louis van Gaal last week — has now personally let Carrick know he is wanted.
Manchester United midfielder Michael Carrick is set to sign a one-year contract extension next week
New manager Jose Mourinho personally informed Carrick that he wanted him to stay at Old Trafford
Mourinho was at Wembley on Thursday night as England beat Portugal 1-0 in their final Euro 2o16
On Tuesday, Paddy Crerand – who won the European Cup and made over 300 appearances for the club between 1963 and 1971 – seemed to inadvertently let slip that an agreement has already been reached between the player and United.
The 77-year-old was speaking to MUTV presenter Mark Sullivan on The Paddy Crerand Show and said: 'You know something as well which happened today that nobody has mentioned? And I’m delighted he has signed another contract: Michael Carrick. He’s signed a contract for another year hasn’t he?'
The camera then cut to a bemused Sullivan who said: 'Well, we’ve not had an official word on that yet, so…'
Details of the additional one-year stay should be a formality, with the midfielder keen to remain at Old Trafford.
Mourinho, who was at Wembley on Thursday night to watch England beat Portugal 1-0, wants a core of players and staff who identify with United and values Carrick’s influence, An announcement is expected in the coming days.
Meanwhile, Wayne Rooney’s Manchester United testimonial against boyhood club Everton will take place on August 3, with the match expected to be Mourinho’s first in charge at Old Traford
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