MICHAEL CARRICK says he remains in the dark about his Manchester United future.
Jose Mourinho said last week he would like the 35-year-old midfielder to stay at Old Trafford next season, but as SunSport exclusively revealed on Monday, the club have yet to offer him a new deal.
Yet the ex-England man is out of contract in the summer and has been used only sparingly this season – starting just three Premier League games.
However he was back in the side for the EFL Cup win over West Ham on Wednesday and showed he still has plenty to offer.
Asked about Mourinho‘s comments over his contract, Carrick said: “I didn’t know he had said that to be honest.
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“I have said all along, I am relaxed about it. It depends if I am playing and if I am playing well enough – and if I feel I can contribute.
“If the manager feels I can contribute, there are a lot of things to be decided.”
Several of United’s long-serving players such as Ryan Giggs and Paul Scholes have decided to hang up their boots rather than play somewhere else.
Carrick hinted he might feel the same way, saying: “It is not something I am looking to do at the minute. It would be very difficult to play somewhere else.
“Everyone is different. It depends on circumstance. It depends on a lot of things.”
He is now looking forward to more starts over a busy December and January, saying: “I feel fine. I am enjoying it still. My body is holding up.
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"You can't beat that buzz of winning a big game. That is what keeps you going, having success and winning trophies. That is what I am here for."
"There are obviously a lot of games in a short space of time so I am not the only one. He has rotated the team quite a bit.
"It is just a busy time. There are a lot of games coming up and a lot have been played so it is one of those things."
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