Manchester United are not only planning to keep Michael Carrick at the club, but also his assistant coach, Steve Holland.

While the news has been in the air for quite some time, almost every major source in Britain confirmed on Wednesday that INEOS have decided to move forward with Carrick.

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The 44-year-old has achieved impressive results since taking over from Ruben Amorim in January. With United’s place in the Champions League already secured, the hierarchy decided to entrust him with a permanent role, as contract talks are expected to take place in the coming days.

Man United keen to maintain Steve Holland

While Carrick has been widely praised for his work, it should be remembered that the former midfielder has been collaborating with a competent staff that includes Jonathan Woodgate, Jonny Evans, Travis Binnion, and, most importantly, Steve Holland.

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The 56-year-old is a vastly experienced tactician who had long spells as assistant coach at both Chelsea (2011 to 2017) and the English national team (2016 to 2024).

According to Man Utd insider Sully, Holland was originally planning to stay for only six months at Carrington before leaving the club, but the management is determined to retain his services, offering him a new contract.

“As reported, Carrick is expected to be offered the head coach role,” posted the journalist on his X (formerly Twitter) account. “Steve Holland is also expected to be offered a new deal with him.

“Holland has impressed internally and been pivotal to the results in the past months. He planned to stay 6 months but MUFC want him to stay longer.”

As reported, Carrick is expected to be offered the head coach role. Steve Holland is also expected to be offered a new deal with him. Holland has impressed internally and been pivotal to the results in the past months. He planned to stay 6 months but #MUFC want him to stay longer https://t.co/MENcKeE4U5 pic.twitter.com/BAqjHnFlZE

— Sully (@SullyTalkz) May 13, 2026

Why keeping Holland is crucial for Man Utd & Carrick

While the head coach is the one who’s in the public eye, every member of the staff has a vital role to play, especially at the top level.

Therefore, pairing Carrick with the right assistant was a priority for Jason Wilcox and Co., and Holland’s appointment has been described as a brilliant coup.

The Stockport native has been widely applauded for his work. Sully had also identified him as the ‘genius’ who turned Man Utd’s tactics around in the second half of the campaign.

Carrick deserves every bit of praise, of course, but I just want to give Steve Holland a special mention. The tactical genius behind the scenes. He has completely transformed this side from a tactical point of view, and he deserves so much praise for getting #MUFC back in the UCL pic.twitter.com/FClinKJF33

— Sully (@SullyTalkz) May 3, 2026

After finding large success and receiving wide praise for his work in his first few months at Carrington, Holland should be encouraged to stay and prolong what has been a remarkable partnership with Carrick.

We can expect official confirmation on this front in the coming days or weeks.

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