Manchester United are reportedly on the brink of finalising the appointment of former Manchester City employee Alan Wright, who will take up a key position in the academy.
United continuing with overhaul of backroom staff
Since assuming operational control of United, Sir Jim Ratcliffe has been transforming the backroom staff to provide the club with top-tier personnel.
Although much of the focus has been on United’s footballing framework, the revamp goes well beyond that, with areas like medical and nutrition also undergoing substantial modifications.
In his efforts to reduce operational expenses, Ratcliffe has managed the redundancy of hundreds of employees.
United’s restructuring initiative appears poised to persist, with a recent report indicating they are close to appointing Wright, who has experience at City.
United set to appoint Wright
The Manchester Evening News reveals that United “are in talks” to hire Wright, who will join the coaching set-up in the Professional Development Phase group.
MEN note, “The former Premier League defender spent 10 years coaching City’s U16s before taking a job at a sports agency in February 2024.”
“Wright worked closely with Jason Wilcox, who is now the director of football at Old Trafford, during his time at City, but it’s understood Travis Binnion advised Wright for the role.”
It’s understood that Wright’s appointment has yet to be finalised but it’s firmly expected to get over the line.
He holds a UEFA A Licence and was instrumental in turning City’s academy into the prolific talent factory it is today.
Wright departed City after 10 years of coaching their U16s to join a sports agency in February 2024.
Meanwhile, United are back in action on Saturday whe they host Chelsea at Old Trafford.
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