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Next Manchester United manager?

Michael Carrick 97.8%

Xavi <1%

Luis Enrique <1%

Gareth Southgate <1%

Polymarket

$919,642 Vol.

Michael Carrick 97.8%

Xavi <1%

Luis Enrique <1%

Gareth Southgate <1%

Polymarket

$919,642 Vol.

Michael Carrick

$404,380 Vol.

98%

Xavi

$6,950 Vol.

1%

Luis Enrique

$6,636 Vol.

1%

Gareth Southgate

$25,025 Vol.

1%

Enzo Maresca

$16,655 Vol.

1%

Kieran McKenna

$10,691 Vol.

1%

Thomas Tuchel

$13,264 Vol.

<1%

Oliver Glasner

$77,539 Vol.

<1%

Darren Fletcher

$183,558 Vol.

<1%

Laurent Blanc

$23,867 Vol.

<1%

Ole Gunnar Solskjær

$136,260 Vol.

<1%

Xabi Alonso

$14,818 Vol.

<1%

This market will resolve according to the person who is appointed as the next permanent manager of Manchester United. If no permanent manager is appointed by December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, the market will resolve to "Other." Appointments of 'interim,' 'caretaker,' or other non-permanent managers will not impact this market's resolution. An announcement of a new permanent manager's appointment before this market's close date will immediately resolve this market to the corresponding option, regardless of when the announced appointment goes into effect. The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from Manchester United; however, a consensus of credible reporting will also be used.Manchester United's decision to finalize a two-year contract with Michael Carrick, including an extension option, has driven the overwhelming trader consensus around his appointment as permanent head coach. Since stepping in as interim following Ruben Amorim's January departure, Carrick has delivered strong Premier League results, securing a return to the Champions League with ten wins in fifteen matches. This performance, combined with club approval from co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe and ongoing contract formalities expected within days, has solidified his position ahead of the weekend clash against Nottingham Forest. While a last-minute shift in club priorities or external candidate developments could theoretically reopen the process, the current momentum points to a swift confirmation that aligns with the market's implied probability.

This market will resolve according to the person who is appointed as the next permanent manager of Manchester United.

If no permanent manager is appointed by December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, the market will resolve to "Other."

Appointments of 'interim,' 'caretaker,' or other non-permanent managers will not impact this market's resolution.

An announcement of a new permanent manager's appointment before this market's close date will immediately resolve this market to the corresponding option, regardless of when the announced appointment goes into effect.

The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from Manchester United; however, a consensus of credible reporting will also be used.
Volume
$919,642
End Date
Dec 31, 2026
Market Opened
Jan 5, 2026, 6:10 PM ET

Resolver

0x2F5e3684c...
This market will resolve according to the person who is appointed as the next permanent manager of Manchester United. If no permanent manager is appointed by December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, the market will resolve to "Other." Appointments of 'interim,' 'caretaker,' or other non-permanent managers will not impact this market's resolution. An announcement of a new permanent manager's appointment before this market's close date will immediately resolve this market to the corresponding option, regardless of when the announced appointment goes into effect. The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from Manchester United; however, a consensus of credible reporting will also be used.
This market will resolve according to the person who is appointed as the next permanent manager of Manchester United. If no permanent manager is appointed by December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, the market will resolve to "Other." Appointments of 'interim,' 'caretaker,' or other non-permanent managers will not impact this market's resolution. An announcement of a new permanent manager's appointment before this market's close date will immediately resolve this market to the corresponding option, regardless of when the announced appointment goes into effect. The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from Manchester United; however, a consensus of credible reporting will also be used.Manchester United's decision to finalize a two-year contract with Michael Carrick, including an extension option, has driven the overwhelming trader consensus around his appointment as permanent head coach. Since stepping in as interim following Ruben Amorim's January departure, Carrick has delivered strong Premier League results, securing a return to the Champions League with ten wins in fifteen matches. This performance, combined with club approval from co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe and ongoing contract formalities expected within days, has solidified his position ahead of the weekend clash against Nottingham Forest. While a last-minute shift in club priorities or external candidate developments could theoretically reopen the process, the current momentum points to a swift confirmation that aligns with the market's implied probability.

This market will resolve according to the person who is appointed as the next permanent manager of Manchester United.

If no permanent manager is appointed by December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, the market will resolve to "Other."

Appointments of 'interim,' 'caretaker,' or other non-permanent managers will not impact this market's resolution.

An announcement of a new permanent manager's appointment before this market's close date will immediately resolve this market to the corresponding option, regardless of when the announced appointment goes into effect.

The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from Manchester United; however, a consensus of credible reporting will also be used.
Volume
$919,642
End Date
Dec 31, 2026
Market Opened
Jan 5, 2026, 6:10 PM ET

Resolver

0x2F5e3684c...
This market will resolve according to the person who is appointed as the next permanent manager of Manchester United. If no permanent manager is appointed by December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, the market will resolve to "Other." Appointments of 'interim,' 'caretaker,' or other non-permanent managers will not impact this market's resolution. An announcement of a new permanent manager's appointment before this market's close date will immediately resolve this market to the corresponding option, regardless of when the announced appointment goes into effect. The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from Manchester United; however, a consensus of credible reporting will also be used.

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Frequently Asked Questions

"Next Manchester United manager?" is a prediction market on Polymarket with 12 possible outcomes where traders buy and sell shares based on what they believe will happen. The current leading outcome is "Michael Carrick" at 98%, followed by "Xavi" at 0%. Prices reflect real-time crowd-sourced probabilities. For example, a share priced at 98¢ implies that the market collectively assigns a 98% chance to that outcome. These odds shift continuously as traders react to new developments and information. Shares in the correct outcome are redeemable for $1 each upon market resolution.

As of today, "Next Manchester United manager?" has generated $919.6K in total trading volume since the market launched on Jan 5, 2026. This level of trading activity reflects strong engagement from the Polymarket community and helps ensure that the current odds are informed by a deep pool of market participants. You can track live price movements and trade on any outcome directly on this page.

To trade on "Next Manchester United manager?," browse the 12 available outcomes listed on this page. Each outcome displays a current price representing the market's implied probability. To take a position, select the outcome you believe is most likely, choose "Yes" to trade in favor of it or "No" to trade against it, enter your amount, and click "Trade." If your chosen outcome is correct when the market resolves, your "Yes" shares pay out $1 each. If it's incorrect, they pay out $0. You can also sell your shares at any time before resolution if you want to lock in a profit or cut a loss.

The current frontrunner for "Next Manchester United manager?" is "Michael Carrick" at 98%, meaning the market assigns a 98% chance to that outcome. The next closest outcome is "Xavi" at 0%. These odds update in real-time as traders buy and sell shares, so they reflect the latest collective view of what's most likely to happen. Check back frequently or bookmark this page to follow how the odds shift as new information emerges.

The resolution rules for "Next Manchester United manager?" define exactly what needs to happen for each outcome to be declared a winner — including the official data sources used to determine the result. You can review the complete resolution criteria in the "Rules" section on this page above the comments. We recommend reading the rules carefully before trading, as they specify the precise conditions, edge cases, and sources that govern how this market is settled.