Michael Carrick potential next club

We take a look at which clubs might display an interest in Michael Carrick after he parted company with Middlesbrough.

Middlesbrough confirmed that Michael Carrick was to leave the club after three years in charge at the Riverside.

News of the Englishman's departure comes after he led Boro to a 10th placed Championship finish - four points outside of the playoffs.

The former Manchester United player had previously led Middlesbrough to the last four of the EFL Cup for the first time since 2004 after reaching the Championship playoff semi-final just the season prior.

Michael Carrick potential next club

Leicester City

It's looking likely that Ruud van Nistelrooy might not be in charge of Leicester City next season so a position at the King Power Stadium could be one of opportunity for Carrick.

There are all sorts of question marks regarding the situation that The Foxes may find themselves in financially in 2025/26 but the squad that remains is certainly good enough to return to the Premier League.

With Russell Martin recently appointed as Rangers' new boss there is one less man to beat to the job and the hiring of Carrick would appear to be a logical move for Leicester.

Leeds United

It was only in April that Leeds were reportedly considering the future of Daniel Farke immediately after he achieved promotion with the West Yorkshire outfit.

Therefore, one can, because of the combination of Farke's underwhelming top-flight record and Leeds' ambitious American owners, envisage a situation where the German manager is dismissed early into the Premier League season.

This would leave the Elland Road door wide open for Carrick who has been linked with elite level jobs in the past.

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Sheffield Wednesday

For many EFL fans, the departure of Danny Rohl is one of football's worst kept secrets with it surely just a matter of time before the German departs Hillsborough.

Rohl has worked wonders with The Owls since his appointment in 2023 but frustrations with the board and a reported desire to return to coach in his homeland point towards a likely split.

A move for Carrick by the Wednesday hierarchy would be a shrewd move with many believing that the former Manchester United player has reason to feel hard done by after his Middlesbrough sacking.