Manchester United confirm new captain

Manchester United have confirmed that Michael Carrick is the new club captain.

The midfielder takes over the armband from Wayne Rooney , who was handed the honour when Nemanja Vidic departed in 2014, and it is a just reward for 11 years sterling service to the club.

Carrick signed a one year contract extension at United this summer, keeping him at Old Trafford until at least June 2018.

Jose Mourinho was keen to keep hold of the 35-year-old, who wields a significant influence in the dressing room and is a mentor to some of the younger players.

Now the manager has extended that influence through naming Carrick his new club captain.

The skipper told MUTV in Los Angeles : “It feels great and it is such a huge honour to captain such a great club.

“It is my 12th year now and I came as a 25 year old. I never thought I could be here for so long and achieve so much.




“Now, to lead the boys and look after the young boys, to guide them in some ways, it is a nice thing and a real pleasure. I came to this club as a footballer and I am now a huge fan. I have grown to love the club over the years and to be in this position is very special for me.”

Asked how he would approach the role, he added: “I will just be myself, you can’t change and it is wrong to come into the role and then suddenly change, shouting and screaming at everyone, telling them what to do.

“I am not like that. I will speak when I need to speak, but I am quite laid back and chilled out really. I will try to lead by example.”

Source:www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk