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Michael Carrick has decided to leave Manchester United following his final game as temporary manager of the club.
The club confirmed the news in a statement on their official website, in the immediate aftermath of their 3-2 victory over Arsenal.
Carrick, who had held the role as first-team coach, was in temporary charge following Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's dismissal last month.
Michael Carrick has decided to leave Manchester United - 15 years after he joined as a player
With Ralf Rangnick appointed the new interim manager of the club until the end of the season, Carrick has decided to step down from his role.
In United's official statement, Carrick said: 'My time at this great club will always rank as the best years of my career.
'When I first signed over 15 years ago, I never in my wildest dreams could have imagined winning so many trophies and I will certainly never forget the fantastic memories both as a player and as a member of the coaching team.
The news broke on United's official website immediately after their 3-2 victory over Arsenal
'However, after a lot of thought and deliberation, I have decided that now is the right time for me to leave the club.
'I want to place on record my thanks to all of the players and a special mention goes to the backroom staff,
