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Dan Ashworth: 53-year-old leaves Man Utd sporting director role just five months after arriving from Newcastle


Published on 2024-12-08 13:45:18 - Sky Sports
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  • Dan Ashworth leaves role as Manchester United sporting director; 53-year-old officially started on July 1 after leaving Newcastle but departs just over five months later; Ashworth was seen as a statem

Dan Ashworth has left his role as Manchester United's sporting director just five months after joining from Newcastle United. His departure comes as part of a broader overhaul at the club, following the arrival of Sir Jim Ratcliffe and his INEOS team, who have taken over football operations. Ashworth's exit is part of a mutual agreement, and he will be on gardening leave until a compensation package is agreed upon with Newcastle. This move is seen as a step towards implementing a new structure at Manchester United, with Omar Berrada set to become the new CEO and Jason Wilcox already appointed as technical director. The club aims to establish a clear and effective recruitment strategy moving forward.

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