BREAKING NEWS: “He Refused to Report to Training” — Michael Carrick Confirms Man United Star Is No Longer in His Plans After Failed Deadline Day Exit
Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick has made a stunning and brutally honest admission, confirming that one first-team player has refused to report to training ever since his proposed transfer move collapsed on deadline day. In an explosive revelation, Carrick admitted he has already informed the club’s board that the player is no longer part of his plans, insisting he acted early to avoid being painted as “wicked” by supporters.
Speaking candidly to the media, Carrick did not attempt to sugarcoat the situation, making it clear that discipline and commitment remain non-negotiable at Old Trafford.
“He has refused to report to training ever since his transfer move was blocked on deadline day,” Carrick revealed. “I have informed the board that he’s no longer in my plans anymore, before fans will say I’m wicked.”
The comments confirm growing rumours that tensions had been simmering behind the scenes following the player’s failed exit. The individual in question was strongly pushing for a move away from Old Trafford during the final hours of the transfer window, with personal terms reportedly agreed with another club. However, United’s board ultimately blocked the move, citing timing, squad balance, and a lack of a suitable replacement.
That decision appears to have triggered a breakdown in the relationship between the player and the club.
Sources close to Carrington reveal that the player has missed multiple training sessions, ignored internal mediation attempts, and made it clear he is mentally checked out after being denied the transfer he desperately wanted. Carrick, keen to avoid a dressing-room distraction, acted swiftly.
“You can’t build a serious team with players who don’t want to be here,” a club source said. “Carrick has drawn a clear line.”
Carrick’s handling of the situation has been firm but calculated. By informing the board early and addressing the issue publicly, the United boss is attempting to control the narrative — making it clear that this is not a personal vendetta, but a professional decision rooted in standards and accountability.
The manager is understood to have held several private conversations with the player before taking this stance, urging him to remain professional and reintegrate into the squad. When those efforts failed, Carrick felt he had no choice but to move on.
“I respect ambition,” Carrick added. “But once the window closes, the badge comes first. If that can’t be respected, decisions must be made.”
The situation has sparked mixed reactions among fans. Some supporters back Carrick completely, praising him for protecting the dressing room culture and setting clear standards. Others feel the club should have allowed the player to leave, arguing that keeping an unhappy player only creates long-term problems.
Former players and pundits have largely sided with Carrick, noting that modern football often sees similar standoffs when transfers collapse.
“Once a player checks out mentally, it’s very hard to bring them back,” one former United midfielder said. “Carrick is doing what elite managers do — cutting the problem early.”
From a footballing perspective, United are already preparing contingency plans. Youth players may be promoted, and January reinforcements are now being considered more seriously. The sidelined player is expected to train separately or be excluded from matchday squads until the situation is fully resolved.
While the club has not yet officially named the player, insiders suggest his future at Old Trafford is effectively over, with an exit now seen as inevitable in the next transfer window.
One thing is clear: Michael Carrick has made his stance known. At Manchester United, commitment is no longer optional — and anyone unwilling to fight for the shirt will be left behind.
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