Manchester United are set to offer Michael Carrick a new one-year deal to take midfielder into twelfth year at Old Trafford
Carrick has won every club medal going apart from the Europa League in his 11 years at Old Trafford and is set to extend his stay after his testimonial next month
MANCHESTER UNITED are set to hand Michael Carrick a new one-year deal.
The experienced midfielder has made 36 appearances this season and has been able to speak to other clubs since January 1 about a potential Old Trafford exit.
The 35-year-old and his representatives have held positives talks about extending his stay at United into a 12th season, with both sides expected to agree a new 12-month deal.
There were question marks about Carrick's future at the start of the campaign.
Carrick started the Community Shield win against Leicester City but didn't start the next six games.
United boss Jose Mourinho is a big admirer of the midfielder, and he was hailed as the man who helped record signing Paul Pogba settle into the side earlier in the season.
Mourinho said:“He gives stability in our game and mental freedom to the other guys around him to be more offensive.
“It's a pity he is not 25. It's a pity you can't stop the clock.
"Michael is a very good player and one who will be very difficult to replace.”
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Carrick, who will have a testimonial on June 4, moved to Old Trafford from Tottenham in 2006 for £18million under Sir Alex Ferguson to replace Roy Keane.
He has gone on to make 457 appearances, win five Premier League titles, the Champions League, the FA Cup, three league cups and FIFA Club World Cup.