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 were 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 about his relationship with Carrick 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 the ex-Reds boss.

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

His post would have seemed unlikely to those who remember the disappointment against Como. But after the comeback against Villa, the Portuguese maestro came to the defence of Carrick and even hit out at stories he felt were "lies."

At Old Trafford, he said: "It's been tough, there's been a lot of speculation in the media. A lot of lies around many things that have happened between me and the manager, that we have cleared the air.

"Then after that the manager took the decision to put me on the bench because I'm not performing. That's fair.

"Everyone thought that was a punishment for the words that I had. And, if it was, it was right. The manager is the one who makes the decisions.

"It doesn't change the belief I have of the manager and the staff and every player in this club. It doesn't change my aim to win every game that I have ahead of me."

Last season, Fernandes played a huge role for Carrick, inspiring United to an impressive third-placed finish. Over the course of their time together, he contributed 11 goals and 17 assists in 34 appearances.

Fernandes may now be getting ready for life under Pochettino, given how close the Argentine is to becoming the next head coach at United. He is not quite finished as manager of the USA, as they have a two-legged CONCACAF Nations League quarter-final tie against Haiti to play in the international break.

Nevertheless, he is still expected to be in the dugout when United travel to face Liverpool after the international break.