Man Utd sporting director Ashworth leaves after five months

Manchester United sporting manager Dan Ashworth has near his relation aft conscionable 5 months.

The 53-year-old officially joined the nine connected 1 July aft spending five months connected gardening leave astatine Newcastle.

News of his departure was first reported by the Athletic., external

A United connection said the determination was made by communal agreement.

"We would similar to convey Dan for his enactment and enactment during a transitional play for the nine and privation him good for the future," the connection added.

Multiple sources with cognition of the concern person said Ashworth was told of the determination aft United's location decision by Nottingham Forest connected Saturday, which near the nine 13th successful the Premier League.

Ashworth was seen walking done the property league country with the club's main operating serviceman Collette Roche aft the game.

It is understood Ashworth was connected his mode to a gathering wherever his exit was confirmed.

More to follow.