Michael Carrick says being at Manchester United is “different to anywhere else” after sacking

File photo: Despite the disappointing stint as head coach, Michael Carrick assured that he wants nothing but success for Manchester United. | Photo Credit: REUTERS

Michael Carrick said that his love for Manchester United will never die after he was relieved of his duties as the club’s head coach on Thursday.

His exit comes following a string of poor results, which have left United 18th in the Premier League with eight points from 10 games. The club announced on Friday that Mauricio Pochettino will take the head coach role after the international break.

In a post on social media on Friday, Carrick said that he was “incredibly grateful” to be allowed to lead the club, a life that he believes “very few who get to live.”

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“To be at Manchester United, you need to understand exactly what that means. It’s different to anywhere else,” Carrick said.

“Ultimately, you need to push to be the best, but there is a culture, there are values, and there are behaviours that you have to live by and respect, which have been built over a long period of time. It’s a football club that is unique, with substance and history that cannot be ignored. This is what inspired me every single day,” he added.

Despite the disappointing stint, Carrick assured that he wants “nothing but success for Manchester United.”

“This club has been such a big part of my life, and that will never change. I’ll always be proud to have played my part, and I’ll always want the very best for it. I’ll be right there with you from now on, watching from the sidelines, cheering the lads on,” he added.