Harry Maguire breaks silence on Michael Carrick sack with eight-word message

Maguire thanked Carrick on Instagram after the manager was sacked following three wins in 15 games this season.

Michael Carrick was sacked as Manchester United manager on Thursday after a disappointing season that saw the team win just three of 15 games across all competitions. The 45-year-old had been appointed permanently in May following a successful interim spell, but failed to maintain that form this season.

Defender Harry Maguire, who was ever-present under Carrick, posted a message on Instagram in response to the departure. "Will always be a legend. Respect. Thank you," Maguire wrote, acknowledging Carrick's impact at the club.

Carrick will be replaced by Mauricio Pochettino, the United States national manager, who arrives next week. Pochettino's first match will be a trip to Liverpool. Maguire's future under the new manager remains uncertain, with just one year left on his contract and competition from other centre-backs including Matthijs de Ligt.