Manchester United have confirmed the appointment of Jason Wilcox as technical director after reaching an agreement with Southampton, where he had been working as the director of football.
Wilcox, 53, will start the role “with immediate effect” after the Championship club “reluctantly agreed” to let him leave.
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Former United midfielder, Darren Fletcher, who has been technical director since 2021, is set to stay on at Old Trafford as part of the football leadership team.
A statement issued by the club on Friday said: “Jason Wilcox has joined Manchester United as technical director with immediate effect.
“He will work with all technical areas of the football department to achieve the highest standards of performance.
