He has the history of the club. He was brought up here from when he was a young boy to a Champions League winner, a serial winner. Then he went away. He has fresh ideas as well as the Man United side of it. He has a bright eye for football, a really keen eye and lots of development with the youngsters. Darren is back with the United first team as a coach, following his glittering playing career The club confirms an appointment in a new position, overseeing the first-team, Academy and Women's teams.
What are the key considerations for Solskjaer and his side? Club legend Darren is delighted to become part of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's backroom team. Skip to Main Navigation Skip to content. Share With email Copy Link. File image of former Manchester United player Darren Fletcher. London: Former Manchester United midfielder Darren Fletcher has been named as the club's first technical director, with John Murtough promoted to the role of football director, the Premier League club announced on Wednesday.
United said the two new roles would "further strengthen the club's football operations" after years of speculation over the absence of a director of football at Old Trafford. The year-old will focus on "a coordinated and long-term approach to player and squad development", the club said in a statement. Murtough, promoted from a role as head of football development, will "have overall leadership and responsibility for operations and strategy across all football functions".
Executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward said: "These are hugely important appointments that reinforce the progress we have been making as a club in recent years in our relentless pursuit of success. Speaking about Fletcher he said: "Darren's stellar achievements as a player and his own journey from academy to Premier League and Champions League winner means he naturally commands respect and understands this vital part of the club's DNA.
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