BREAKING NEWS: INEOS “Reach Agreement” with Elite Coach as Michael Carrick’s Successor is Revealed.

 The “Michael Carrick Era” may have a fixed expiration date. Despite United’s incredible four-game winning streak and the restoration of “Beautiful Football,” a bombshell report this morning suggests that the INEOS hierarchy has already secured their permanent manager for the 2026/27 season.

While Carrick has stabilized the ship following Ruben Amorim’s January departure, Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Dan Ashworth have reportedly “reached personal terms” with an experienced, world-class tactical mind who is set to take over this June.

The “Target” Identified:‼️ Is it Roberto De Zerbi?

The “experienced coach” in question is heavily rumored to be Roberto De Zerbi. The Italian tactician sensationally “stepped down” from his role at Marseille earlier this week following a reported fallout with the club’s board—a move that many insiders believe was triggered by a “bombstorm” approach from Manchester United.

• The Personal Terms: Reports suggest De Zerbi has agreed to a three-year contract worth approximately £10m per season.

• The “Summer Arrival”: Unlike the mid-season chaos of previous appointments, INEOS is reportedly committed to giving the new manager a full pre-season. This allows Carrick to finish his mission of securing Champions League football (United currently sits 4th, one point above Chelsea) before handing over the reins.

• The “Enrique” Factor: While Luis Enrique was also linked, sources say De Zerbi’s “proactive” style is what Ratcliffe believes will truly restore the United DNA.

CARRICK’S ROLE:‼️ A Permanent Seat at the Table?

The news has sparked mixed emotions among United fans, many of whom want Carrick to stay permanently. However, the plan reportedly involves Carrick remaining at the club as a First-Team Coach or Technical Director under the new regime.

“Michael is aware of the plan,” a club insider revealed. “He’s done a fantastic job, but the board wants a proven winner with experience at the highest level of European tactics. De Zerbi provides that ‘wow’ factor they’ve been searching for since Ferguson.”

THE “REBUILD” BUDGET:‼️ £200M for the New Man

With the manager reportedly secured, focus has shifted to the summer transfer window. INEOS has allegedly set aside a £200m war chest for the new coach, with Bruno Guimaraes (Newcastle) and Jeremy Jacquet (who Liverpool is also chasing) named as primary targets.

Is Roberto De Zerbi the right man to follow the “Carrick Revival,” or should United tear up the agreement and give Michael Carrick the job permanently?