David Beckham defends Michael Carrick as the next manager of Man Utd.

David Beckham, one of the greatest legends of Manchester United, has made it clear and emphatic who should be the club’s next permanent manager. With an impressive performance under his interim leadership, Michael Carrick has secured seven victories in ten matches, positioning the Red Devils as favorites for qualification in the Champions League. It is in this context that Beckham believes Carrick is “exactly” the right choice to take on the permanent role of the team’s manager.

“Yes, I have to admit, the last few months have been much more comfortable than the last 10 years, to be honest,” Beckham said in statements to talkSPORT. The former player noted that Manchester United’s journey has been filled with challenges, but he sees in Carrick a breath of fresh air. “He has experience. He brings a calmness that has been essential for the club,” Beckham added, emphasizing the importance of Carrick’s knowledge about the club, the players, and the style of play that characterizes Manchester United.

Furthermore, Beckham praised Carrick’s ability to unite the team, something he considers essential for any manager. “When we look at him, there is a calmness. I don’t want to say it’s elegance, but there is an elegant way of being, whether in the way he celebrates or how he expresses his frustration,” he stated. For Beckham, these qualities are fundamental to team leadership, and the way Carrick has managed to bring the players together has been, according to him, “incredible.”

The situation at Manchester United regarding the new manager is complex. Although Carrick has stood out, the club has been linked to a number of potential replacements, including high-profile names such as Thomas Tuchel and Carlo Ancelotti, from whom they have already distanced themselves. INEOS, the owning company, also seems to have cooled its interest in other alternatives, leaving the Red Devils with a reduced pool of elite options in the market. The expectation is that the club’s leaders will not make a final decision on Carrick’s future before the end of the season.

With the growing possibility that Carrick will be confirmed as the next manager of Manchester United, the pressure is mounting for the team to secure their place in the Champions League. The performance so far suggests that this appointment would not only be deserved but also a wise decision for the club’s future. If the current performance continues, it will be difficult to contest the choice of Beckham and many other fans who hope to see Carrick at the helm of Manchester United for much longer.

This article first appeared on Apito Final.