Dan Ashworth has joined Manchester United as their new sporting director, leaving Newcastle United after a two-year spell.
United have lengthy wished to herald Ashworth to guide their new recruitment construction beneath co-owners INEOS, however had discovered it robust negotiating with Newcastle.
A four-month deadlock formally got here to an finish on Monday, with the 2 golf equipment confirming Ashworth’s change to Outdated Trafford in a joint assertion.
“Newcastle United and Manchester United have reached an settlement for the speedy launch of Dan Ashworth from his contractual obligations at Newcastle United. The phrases of this settlement stay confidential between the golf equipment. Newcastle United thanks Dan for his companies and needs him properly for the long run,” the assertion learn.
Reviews earlier on Monday revealed United and Newcastle had reached an settlement to see Ashworth be part of the Pink Devils.
The Magpies had beforehand held out for a compensation determine of round £20m to be able to sanction his go away with no prolonged interval of gardening go away.
Ashworth joins United having overseen a profitable spell at Newcastle. Previous to his transfer to Tyneside, he spent three years as technical director at Brighton & Hove Albion after a five-year stint because the FA’s director of growth.
United want to strengthen their ranks forward of the 2024/25 season. Current experiences declare they’re in talks with Bayern Munich over centre-back Matthijs de Ligt, whereas it has additionally been prompt they’ve not given up hope of signing Michael Olise from Crystal Palace.