Manchester United are considering appointing Darren Fletcher as their first ever technical director this summer, according to reports.
Fletcher, the former Red Devils midfielder, left Stoke at the end of the season after two years at the bet365 Stadium, though it is unknown whether the 35-year-old plans to retire this summer.
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Fletcher spent over a decade at Man United before leaving during Louis van Gaal’s managerial reign
It appears he is ready to hang up his boots, however, as he has already held talks with the Man United hierarchy over the position of technical director, according to Sky Sports.
Ed Woodward, the club’s executive vice-chairman, has been planning to introduce a sporting director for a number of months now, and it is believed an appointment will be made this summer.
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Rio Ferdinand, United’s former defender, was linked with the role earlier this month, while Mike Phelan was said to be Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s preferred candidate before he was confirmed as the Red Devils’ assistant last week.
Woodward wants someone who knows the club to be the link between the board and Solskjaer, and Fletcher has plenty of Old Trafford know-how.
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He spent over a decade with the Red Devils, debuting under Sir Alex Ferguson and making more than 300 appearances for the club. He won nine major trophies during his time with United before leaving for West Brom in 2015.
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