December 8th 2024.
It has been reported that Dan Ashworth, the sporting director of Manchester United, has left his position after only five months. After a period of time on leave from his previous club Newcastle, Ashworth started his role at United in July of 2024, but sources say that his departure was not an easy one.
According to The Athletic, Ashworth's exit was not a smooth one and was ultimately decided upon by the club. Sir Jim Ratcliffe, a minority shareholder who oversees United's sporting operations, played a crucial role in this decision. However, United's higher-ups maintain that the termination of Ashworth's contract was a mutual agreement.
Ashworth was responsible for football performance, recruitment, and operations, reporting to chief executive officer Omar Berrada. He was a key figure in United's summer transfer dealings, which saw them spend over £200million on players like Joshua Zirkzee, Manuel Ugarte, Leny Yoro, Matthijs de Ligt, and Noussair Mazraoui.
Interestingly, Ashworth's departure has come just five games into Ruben Amorim's tenure as head coach. He had also played a significant role in the firing of Amorim's predecessor, Erik ten Hag. We will have to wait and see how this sudden change will affect the team's performance going forward. Stay tuned for updates.
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