Manchester United players Bruno Fernandes and Kobbie Mainoo have paid tribute to Michael Carrick following the club’s decision to sack the manager on Thursday.

Carrick was relieved of his duties after a meeting with the club’s senior officials at the training ground, following a difficult start to the Premier League season.

United were sitting in the relegation zone after 10 league fixtures when the decision was taken.

Paris Saint-Germain manager Mauricio Pochettino is expected to be announced as Carrick’s replacement in the coming days.

Reacting to the development, Fernandes shared an Instagram picture of himself shaking hands with Carrick, accompanied by the caption, “Thanks for everything, boss.”

Mainoo also posted a picture of himself embracing the former England midfielder, with the same message: “Thank you for everything, boss.”