Man United and RB Leipzig agree fee for Benjamin Šeško
Manchester United have agreed a deal worth £73.7m €85m) with Red Bull Leipzig to sign Benjamin Sesko.
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Erik ten Hag
Bayer Leverkusen appoint Erik ten Hag as new manager
Former Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag has signed a two-year contract to succeed Xabi Alonso as head coach of German club Bayer Leverkusen. It is the first managerial role that Ten Hag, 55, has taken since his departure from United in October. Alonso was confirmed as the new boss of Spanish giants Real Madrid on Sunday. The Dutchman had enjoyed prior success with Ajax before joining United in 2022.
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Manchester United to cut up to 200 more jobs
Manchester United have confirmed up to 200 more jobs may be made redundant at the club as cuts continue while free lunches for staff at Old Trafford set to end. CEO Omar Berrada says: “We have lost money for the past five consecutive years. This cannot continue”. The planned cuts aim to return the club to profitability.
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Dan Ashworth leaves role as Manchester United sporting director
Dan Ashworth has left his position as Manchester United’s sporting director after only five months at the club. United recruited Ashworth from Newcastle to much fanfare and expense but they have come to a mutual agreement to part ways. Talks were held between Ashworth and the chief executive Omar Berrada last night and minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe signed off on the 53-year-old’s departure.
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Manchester United appoint Rúben Amorim as new manager
Manchester United have appointed Ruben Amorim as their new head coach. The 39-year-old Portuguese, who will move to Old Trafford from Lisbon club Sporting on 11 November, has signed a contract until June 2027. Former United striker Ruud van Nistelrooy, who took charge on an interim basis after Erik ten Hag was sacked on Monday, will stay on for the club’s next three fixtures.
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