He built most famously two clubs from nowhere to proper threats and forces in Germany with Hoffenheim and Leipzig.
CR7 shared a photo of him shaking hands with Carrick alongside a caption which reads: "Michael Carrick was a class act as a player and he can become a great coach as well.
It will be difficult in the winter.
I will try and bring these outstanding, talented players away from their own goal.
Even yesterday we conceded two and needed three to win.
Schalke had finished 2nd in the Bundesliga in 2010, finishing just five points behind European giants Bayern Munich, then went on to finish top of their Champions League group the following season, then knocked out Valencia and holders Inter Milan before meeting us.