Following intense discussions spanning several months, Manchester United and Newcastle have finally come to an understanding that will see Dan Ashworth appointed as the former’s new sporting director.
Manchester United and Newcastle have finally reached an agreement on a compensation plan for Dan Ashworth’s services.
Since Ashworth became a top goal for United part-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe, who has completely restructured the team off the field since gaining a 27.7% ownership in the team he grew up playing for, the two clubs have been in negotiations for several months.
And after a breakthrough in negotiations, the former head of Brighton and the Football Association is now expected to be announced as the team’s new sporting director shortly.
The Athletic was the first to report the arrangement, which puts an end to months of rumors regarding Ashworth’s future. As previously mentioned, both And since United was only prepared to give Newcastle £3 million in compensation, it had even appeared that arbitration would be required to break the impasse.
However, the 53-year-old is about to wrap up his drawn-out move to Old Trafford, where he will be tasked with managing the team’s operations, recruitment, and football efficacy.
Omar Berrada, the club’s new chief executive who was lured away from Manchester City last season, will join Ashworth at Old Trafford later this month. In his capacity as technical director, Jason Wilcox, a former Manchester City member, will answer directly to Ashworth after being forced out of Southampton back in April.