Darren Fletcher given Manchester United technical director role as Ed Woodward announces Old Trafford shake-up
dailyrecord.co.ukManchester United's new technical director as part of an overhaul at Old Trafford.There has been speculation for some time about the Premier League giants appointing a sporting director to oversee transfers, given their patchy record in the market.Instead, the Red Devils have created two new roles, with Fletcher appointed as technical director and John Murtough promoted to the role of football director.The former Scotland international has impressed since joining Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's coaching team and will focus on "a co-ordinated and long-term approach to player and squad development" while working closely with Murtough.Fletcher had been linked with the Aberdeen job after Derek McInnes' departure but will now focus on his new role at Old.
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