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INEOS contact World Cup winner over replacing Michael Carrick at Manchester United

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Manchester United have reportedly contacted former France manager Didier Deschamps, but he has reservations about replacing Michael Carrick at Old Trafford.

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Manchester United have reportedly contacted Didier Deschamps while considering possible replacements for head coach Michael Carrick, although the former France manager is said to have reservations about the position.

Deschamps confirmed in January 2025 that he would leave France after the 2026 World Cup. He later said he had no intention of retiring and was open to managing either a club or another national team.

France finished fourth at the tournament, bringing his 14-year tenure to an end before France manager Zinedine Zidane officially succeeded him on 28 July. United, meanwhile, went into this week sitting 17th in the Premier League after one win from nine matches.

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  1. The Peoples Person · rumour · 2026-11-05 13:08 UTC

    Didier Deschamps: Manchester United contact World Cup winner over Michael Carrick’s job ↗

    Manchester United have reportedly contacted Didier Deschamps while considering possible replacements for head coach Michael Carrick, although the former France manager is said to have reservations about the position.Deschamps becomes...

  2. The Peoples Person · rumour · 2026-11-05 13:08 UTC

    INEOS contact World Cup winner over replacing Michael Carrick at Manchester United ↗

    Manchester United have reportedly contacted former France manager Didier Deschamps, but he has reservations about replacing Michael Carrick at Old Trafford.

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