After Michael Carrick was sacked by Manchester United, Bruno Fernandes sent a message to the now former Reds boss on social media

Bruno Fernandes said "Thanks for everything" on social media after Michael Carrick was sacked by Manchester United. The club finally parted with the former Reds midfielder on November 12.

Carrick was still taking training as reports about United moving towards a deal with Mauricio Pochettino was hitting the headlines. Last month, Fernandes blasted Carrick's tactics in the 4-1 away defeat to Como in the Champions League.

Barely a fortnight later, after the 4-4 draw with Aston Villa, the United skipper hit out at the "lies" which were told in the wake of his critical comments in Italy. Now Carrick's time at United has come to an end, Fernandes took to social media to pay tribute to Carrick.

Alongside a picture of him and the now former United manager shaking hands on the pitch, Carrick, on Instagram, wrote: "Thanks for everything, boss."

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