Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that Manchester United will not sell Amad Diallo (23) this summer, with manager Michael Carrick having communicated the decision directly to the club hierarchy and the Reds making clear they will reject any approach – including a reported interest from Ruben Amorim’s AC Milan. The confirmation closes off the most credible exit route that had emerged for the Ivorian winger, and signals that Carrick views Amad as part of his plans as United return to the Champions League next season.
The speculation had a logical basis. Amorim managed Amad for 14 months at Old Trafford, deploying him as a wing-back within his 3-4-2-1 system, and reports from Italy suggested the Portuguese coach was seeking a right wing-back after taking charge at the San Siro earlier this month. Amad had been one of the standout performers of the Amorim era, and when his form dipped noticeably after Carrick’s arrival in January – losing his place to Bryan Mbeumo in a more conventional wide setup – the case for a reunion across Europe seemed plausible enough to circulate.
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What Romano confirmed – and what ‘not for sale’ actually means in practice
Romano’s update, delivered via YouTube, was unambiguous in its framing. “Man United have been clear with Amad Diallo – Amad is not for sale this summer. Manchester United will not let [him] leave the club in the summer transfer window. So if you see about Amad and English clubs, [or] Milan, or more, Man United want to continue with him. Michael Carrick has confirmed his decision to the club, so the direction is very clear: Amad Diallo expected to stay,” Romano stated. The phrase ‘not for sale’ in Romano’s language is a hard signal rather than an opening negotiating position – it indicates the club has actively communicated this to interested parties rather than simply failing to respond.
That Carrick himself has taken ownership of the decision is the more telling detail. It is one thing for a club to resist selling a player due to contract leverage or fee disputes; it is another for the head coach to explicitly flag a player as part of his plans. Carrick’s endorsement means Amad goes into pre-season with a defined role rather than an uncertain status.
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The squad picture – competition, minutes, and what Amad’s retention means for the right flank
Amad’s place in the squad is not without complication. Alas, his second half of the season under Carrick was underwhelming – displaced by Mbeumo as the Cameroonian adapted to a central false-nine role before eventually claiming the right-wing berth outright. The arrival of Mbeumo gave United genuine quality and depth on that side, which is precisely why competition rather than hierarchy will define how the minutes are distributed next term.
Champions League football, domestic cup commitments, and the physical demands of a full season mean there will be sufficient minutes for both players to contribute meaningfully. Mbeumo’s versatility – capable of operating centrally as well as wide – adds further flexibility. Amad also arrives into pre-season with his confidence lifted after helping Ivory Coast reach the World Cup knockout phase, which is no small thing after a difficult domestic spell.
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What happens next
With the sale question settled, the outstanding issue is whether United move to extend Amad’s contract beyond its current terms. Romano had reported in late 2024 that the club was making good progress on a new deal, and BBC reporting from January 2026 noted United hold a one-year extension option – but a longer-term resolution would offer greater security for both club and player ahead of a significant season.
It remains to be seen whether Carrick’s public confidence in Amad translates into consistent first-team minutes, or whether Mbeumo’s stronger recent form means the Ivorian spends another campaign fighting for a starting berth he cannot fully secure.
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