Michael Carrick has been seen leaving Manchester United's Carrington training ground following the club's decision to sack him as head coach,bringing an end to his time in charge at Old Trafford.
The former England midfielder arrived at the training facility on Thursday morning,November 12, amid growing uncertainty about his future.
His departure came after club executives completed discussions over his position following a disappointing start to the season.
Carrick's dismissal was confirmed on Thursday after Manchester United's poor performances left the club struggling in the Premier League.
The 45 year old had been under increasing pressure following a series of disappointing results that placed the team in the relegation zone.
Manchester United have managed just one victory in their first 10 league matches,collecting eight points and dropping to 18th place in the standings. Their difficult run included a 3-0 home defeat to Bournemouth and a 2-0 loss against Chelsea.
The club's latest league outing ended in a 4-4 draw against Aston Villa,a result that failed to ease concerns about the team's direction despite their ability to recover during the match.
Carrick's departure marks a dramatic change in fortunes after he enjoyed an impressive beginning to his managerial spell.He initially took charge on an interim basis in January following the departure of Ruben Amorim.
His early performances convinced the club to hand him the permanent position with United subsequently securing a third place finish and qualification for the Champions League last season.
However,the team's struggles in the current campaign prompted the club's leadership to reconsider his position.
Manchester United executives Omar Berrada and Jason Wilcox reportedly held discussions with co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe in Monaco before the final decision was made.
Meanwhile,former Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino has emerged as the leading candidate to replace Carrick.
The Argentine is currently managing the United States national team with negotiations reportedly progressing over a possible move to Old Trafford.
United are preparing for their return to action after the international break with a Premier League meeting against Liverpool scheduled for November 22.
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