Paul Scholes, Ryan Giggs and Gary Neville will be among the stars returning to Old Trafford for Michael Carrick s testimonial in June, with Steven Gerrard, Frank Lampard and Michael Owen also set to feature.
Carrick will celebrate 11 years at the club by pitting a Manchester United 2008 XI – also boasting the likes of Rio Ferdinand and Edwin van der Sar – against the Michael Carrick All-Stars XI.
The fixture will raise money for charity through the newly created Michael Carrick Foundation.
Very proud to be awarded a testimonial by in partnership with my new foundation
— Michael Carrick (@carras16)
To have played for the greatest football club for 11 years is something that I m very proud of and it is an honour to have been given a testimonial, the 35-year-old told the club s official website.
The game will be very special for myself and my family and I hope it will also be a memorable day of celebration for all involved.
It is such a privilege to have this amazing opportunity and I m excited at the prospect of bringing together some former team-mates as well as some of the best players I ve played against.
The incredible support I ve received over the years is something I m very grateful for and I could never thank you, the fans, enough.
Really cool of to drop by the testimonial announcement today! Good luck with the album mate!!
— Michael Carrick (@carras16)
Manager Jose Mourinho added: I am delighted Michael has been awarded a testimonial.
Michael is a phenomenal person and a true professional. He gives stability in our game and mental freedom to the other guys around him to be more attacking.
He has a big understanding of the game and is a great role model for our younger players.
This will be a fitting way for Michael and his family to celebrate his achievements over the past 11 years and for Michael to create a lasting legacy through his foundation.
Carrick has made 448 appearances for United, scoring 23 goals.
It s Carrick, you know
— Manchester United (@ManUtd)
