Manchester United have appointed Ralf Rangnick as their interim manager until the end of the season, the Premier League side announced Monday.
The 63-year-old takes over from Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, who was sacked on 21 November following a 4-1 defeat against Watford.
Rangnick joins the giant EPL club from Russian Side Lokomotiv Moscow where he was the head of sports and development.
"I am excited to be joining Manchester United and focused on making this a successful season," said Rangnick.
Following the end of this season, Rangnick will stay on at Old Trafford for an additional two years in a consultancy role.
He is expected to take charge of Man Utd who are eighth in the Premier League, with his first assignment being a match against Arsenal on 2 December if his work permit application is received in time.
"The squad is full of talent and has a great balance of youth and experience," added Rangnick.
"All my efforts for the next six months will be on helping these players fulfil their potential, both individually and, most importantly, as a team.
"Beyond that, I look forward to supporting the club's longer-term goals on a consultancy basis."
Rangnick has built an impressive coaching reputation during his time in Germany, with both Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp and Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel speaking highly about their compatriot.
He set Ulm on course to promotion to the Bundesliga for the first time before spells in charge of Stuttgart, Hannover, Hoffenheim, Schalke and RB Leipzig.
He won the German Cup with Schalke in 2011 and took RB Leipzig to the final in 2019.
Carrick has been in charge for two games since Solskjaer's exit and has overseen a win over Villarreal that ensured United would finish top of their Champions League group.
He was also in charge during the 1-1 draw with Premier League leaders Chelsea on Sunday.
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