Man United confirm appointment of Dan Ashworth as new sporting director
Manchester United have confirmed the appointment of Dan Ashworth as their new sporting director after reaching an agreement with Newcastle.
The two clubs issue a joint statement on Monday announcing that Ashworth, who was place on garden leave by Newcastle earlier this year amid interest from United, had release from his contract at St James’ Park.
No compensation details have disclosed but it is understood Ashworth will be สมัคร ufabet กับเรา รับโบนัสทันที able to begin his new role at Old Trafford with immediate effect.
The statement read: “Newcastle United and Manchester United have reache an agreement for the immediate release of Dan Ashworth from his contractual obligations at Newcastle United.
The terms of this agreement remain confidential between the clubs. Newcastle United thanks Dan for his services and wishes him well for the future.”
United’s interest in Ashworth became apparent after Jim Ratcliffe’s Ineos company complete the purchase of a minority stake in the club and subsequently took over the running of the Red Devils’ football operations.
There were reports Newcastle were seeking £20million compensation to release Ashworth, a figure Ratcliffe describe as “a bit silly” back in February, but a compromise has now reache.
Ashworth becomes the latest major off-field addition to the United set-up after Omar Berrada left Manchester City to take over as chief executive and new academy director Jason Wilcox arrive from Southampton.