Relieving Solskjaer’s Job, Man United Hunts Sports Director

DBasia.news –  Manchester United wanted to ease the work of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer ahead of the 2019 summer transfer market. One way being, according to Sky Sports, is to recruit a Sports Director.

Manchester United officials are looking for a sporting director who will focus on fixing the shortcomings of the main team. Until now, it is not yet known when the sporting director will be appointed, but certainly before the 2018-2019 season ends.

Later, the sporting director must make a long-term plan for Manchester United. They are also required to integrate academy graduates with the main team.

One of the tasks of the sports director is to establish relationships with other teams. This is to lend the young Manchester United players who can help the development of players.

This will be the first time for Manchester United to have a sporting director. In the past, Sir Alex Ferguson worked alone as a manager in managing transfers.

Meanwhile, Jose Mourinho is opposed to the plan to appoint a sporting director. Understandably, Mourinho had a bad experience with Avram Grant while still at Chelsea.

On the other hand, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has talked with Ed Woodward and other Manchester United officials. Solskjaer said he was ready to work with the sporting director.

In addition to the sporting director, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer also requested a contract extension for his coach team. Manchester United gave a contract for a team consisting of Mike Phelan, Michael Carrick, and Kieran McKenna.