Man United hires Ashworth from Newcastle as sporting director

FILE - Sir Jim Ratcliffe looks on ahead of the French League One soccer match between Nice and Paris Saint Germain in Allianz Riviera stadium in Nice, southern France, on Oct.18, 2019. Manchester United announced the appointment of Dan Ashworth as sporting director on Monday, July 1, 2024, as new co-owner Jim Ratcliffe continues to reshape the club.

FILE - Sir Jim Ratcliffe looks on ahead of the French League One soccer match between Nice and Paris Saint Germain in Allianz Riviera stadium in Nice, southern France, on Oct.18, 2019. Manchester United announced the appointment of Dan Ashworth as sporting director on Monday, July 1, 2024, as new co-owner Jim Ratcliffe continues to reshape the club. (AP Photo/Daniel Cole, File)


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Manchester United has announced the appointment Dan Ashworth as sporting director. Ashworth joins from Newcastle after months of negotiations as new co-owner Jim Ratcliffe reshapes the club. In a joint statement, the clubs say, "Newcastle United and Manchester United have reached 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."

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