Manchester United’s John Murtough to step down as football director

The announcement comes months after British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe took control of football operations at the Premier League club with his acquisition of a 25 per cent stake for 1.25 billion USD.

REPRESENTATIVE IMAGE: John Murtough is set to step down as Manchester United’s football director after nearly 11 years. | Photo Credit: REUTERS

Premier League club Manchester United said on Tuesday that John Murtough would step down as football director after nearly 11 years at the club.

“John has mutually agreed with us that now is the right time to step aside and allow the new football leadership structure to be put in place,” Manchester United co-Chairman Joel Glazer said.

John Murtough is to step down from his position as Football Director of Manchester United and leave the club after almost 11 years in a variety of roles at Carrington.#MUFC

— Manchester United (@ManUtd) April 9, 2024

The announcement comes months after British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe took control of football operations at the Premier League club with his acquisition of a 25 per cent stake for 1.25 billion USD.

The American Glazer family retains a majority stake in the club.