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Next Manchester United manager?

Michael Carrick 72%

Xavi 7.5%

Oliver Glasner 7%

Xabi Alonso 3.5%

Polymarket

$732,882 Vol.

Michael Carrick 72%

Xavi 7.5%

Oliver Glasner 7%

Xabi Alonso 3.5%

Polymarket

$732,882 Vol.

Michael Carrick

$298,497 Vol.

72%

Xavi

$4,725 Vol.

8%

Oliver Glasner

$63,261 Vol.

7%

Xabi Alonso

$4,058 Vol.

3%

Kieran McKenna

$8,293 Vol.

3%

Ole Gunnar Solskjær

$117,626 Vol.

3%

Enzo Maresca

$13,092 Vol.

2%

Luis Enrique

$4,869 Vol.

1%

Laurent Blanc

$9,125 Vol.

1%

Thomas Tuchel

$6,600 Vol.

1%

Gareth Southgate

$22,070 Vol.

<1%

Darren Fletcher

$180,837 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.Michael Carrick's commanding 72% implied probability as next permanent Manchester United head coach reflects trader consensus on his transformative interim stint since Ruben Amorim's January 2026 sacking, with recent results positioning the Reds on the brink of Champions League qualification through tactical acumen and dressing room cohesion. Club insiders highlight Carrick's deep understanding of United's DNA and consistent Premier League form over the past three months, including key wins that solidified his credentials amid a narrowing shortlist. Trailing Xavi (8.9%) and Oliver Glasner (7.0%) represent external appeal from Barcelona and Crystal Palace successes, but lack Carrick's internal momentum, while Xabi Alonso and others fade due to commitments at Bayer Leverkusen. Recent reports confirm growing hierarchy backing, though no formal offer yet as the season nears its close.

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
$732,882
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.Michael Carrick's commanding 72% implied probability as next permanent Manchester United head coach reflects trader consensus on his transformative interim stint since Ruben Amorim's January 2026 sacking, with recent results positioning the Reds on the brink of Champions League qualification through tactical acumen and dressing room cohesion. Club insiders highlight Carrick's deep understanding of United's DNA and consistent Premier League form over the past three months, including key wins that solidified his credentials amid a narrowing shortlist. Trailing Xavi (8.9%) and Oliver Glasner (7.0%) represent external appeal from Barcelona and Crystal Palace successes, but lack Carrick's internal momentum, while Xabi Alonso and others fade due to commitments at Bayer Leverkusen. Recent reports confirm growing hierarchy backing, though no formal offer yet as the season nears its close.

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
$732,882
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 72%, followed by "Xavi" at 8%. Prices reflect real-time crowd-sourced probabilities. For example, a share priced at 72¢ implies that the market collectively assigns a 72% 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 $732.9K 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 72%, meaning the market assigns a 72% chance to that outcome. The next closest outcome is "Xavi" at 8%. 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.

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