The decision was communicated to the 45-year-old on Thursday, November 12, following an internal assessment involving senior club officials over the team's performances during the opening stages of the 2026/27 campaign.
According to reports, the club's leadership, including co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe, chief executive Omar Berrada and director of football Jason Wilcox, had been reviewing Carrick's position after United continued to struggle despite being given additional time to improve results.
The final decision comes after an eight-match winless run in the Premier League, with United collecting just eight points from their opening 10 matches.
Their poor form has seen the 20-time English champions drop to 18th position, placing them inside the relegation zone and raising concerns among supporters.
Carrick's final match was a dramatic 4-4 draw against Aston Villa at Old Trafford. United twice fought back from two-goal deficits, scoring twice in stoppage time to rescue a point, but the result was insufficient to change the club's position.
The former Manchester United midfielder had initially enjoyed a successful spell after taking charge, guiding the team to a third-place finish last season and securing Champions League qualification.
However, his second campaign proved difficult, with defensive weaknesses, inconsistent performances and disappointing results increasing pressure on his position.
Meanwhile, former Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino has emerged as a leading candidate to take over at Old Trafford.
The Argentine, who currently manages the United States national team, has reportedly been linked with a possible return to club management.
Manchester United are expected to communicate further details regarding their managerial plans following Carrick's departure.
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