End of an Era
After 11 years at Old Trafford, Manchester United's football director John Murtough has decided to step down. This move is part of the ongoing reshuffle led by new minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe and his Ineos team.
New Faces on the Horizon
Murtough, who joined the club in 2013 with an impressive CV, has been a key figure at United for over five years. It is reported that he will be replaced by Newcastle's sporting director Dan Ashworth, while Southampton's director of football Jason Wilcox is expected to join as technical director soon.
Revamp in Progress
With other senior figures like Omar Berrada set to join as chief executive, and Darren Fletcher's role as technical director potentially changing, Manchester United is undergoing a significant transformation in their leadership structure.
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How has Premier League developed since its formation?
Since its founding in 1992, there have been many changes in the Premier League. It began as a breakaway division from the Football League. This was done to take advantage a lucrative deal for television rights. Since then, they have grown into a global sport phenomenon that attracts talent from all around the world. They have undergone branding changes and seen massive revenue increases. The league’s advancements have also been made in the fields of sports science and technology.
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