Manchester United: Michael Carrick departs as coach
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Manchester United plc (MANU) confirmed that Michael Carrick has departed his role as men’s first team head coach. Carrick rejoined the club in January and guided the team to a third-place finish in the 2025/26 Premier League, winning 12 of the remaining 17 games and recording the league’s highest points tally during that period.
The club said that, after a disappointing start to the season, it concluded a change was necessary to achieve its ambitions. Manchester United intends to appoint a permanent successor as quickly as possible.
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULE 13A-16 OR 15D-16
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the month of November, 2026
Commission File Number: 001-35627
MANCHESTER UNITED PLC
(Translation of registrant’s name into English)
Old Trafford
Manchester M16 0RA
United Kingdom
(Address of principal executive offices)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
Form 20-F x Form 40-F o
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1). o
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
Date: November 12, 2026
| MANCHESTER UNITED PLC | ||
| By: | /s/ Roger Bell | |
| Name: | Roger Bell | |
| Title: | Chief Financial Officer | |
EXHIBIT INDEX
| Exhibit Number | Description | |
| 99.1 | Press Release dated November 12, 2026 |
Exhibit 99.1
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| CORPORATE RELEASE | 12 November 2026 |
Club Statement on Michael Carrick
MANCHESTER, England – (BUSINESS WIRE) – 12 November 2026 – Manchester United plc (NYSE: MANU), can confirm that Michael Carrick has departed his role as men’s first team head coach.
Michael rejoined the club in January and guided the team to a third placed Premier League finish by winning 12 out of the remaining 17 games of the 2025/26 season, accumulating the highest points tally in the league during that period.
After a disappointing start to the season, the club has come to the extremely difficult conclusion that a change is necessary in order to achieve our ambitions.
Michael is, and always will be, a Manchester United legend. Just as he did as a player, he has conducted himself with the highest standards of dedication and professionalism throughout his time back with the club. His leadership and achievements last season will always be fondly remembered.
The club intends to appoint a permanent successor as quickly as possible.
| Contacts | |
| Investors: | Media: |
| Roger Bell | Toby Craig |
| Chief Financial Officer | Chief Communications Officer |
| Roger.Bell@manutd.co.uk | Toby.Craig@manutd.co.uk |
| Tom Packer | |
| Head of External Reporting & Investor Relations | |
| Tom.Packer@manutd.co.uk |