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Manchester United have confirmed that coach Steve McClaren is leaving the membership.
Sir Alex Ferguson’s former lieutenant would be the new head coach of nationwide facet, Jamaica.
Rumours began to unfold a few days in the past that McClaren may go away Outdated Trafford after changing into disgruntled with what he perceived as a demotion when it comes to his significance in Erik ten Hag’s teaching hierarchy.
It then emerged that he was one of many main candidates for the Jamaica function.
The shortlist for the Caribbean place additionally included former United captain, Steve Bruce, who has been out of labor for 2 years since being relieved of his duties at West Brom.
But it surely was to be McClaren who emerged victorious, with United saying this morning:
“McClaren is to depart Manchester United to develop into head coach of the Jamaica males’s nationwide group.
“Steve will proceed to supervise the return of worldwide gamers to pre-season coaching at Carrington within the coming days, earlier than departing after the remainder of the squad returns from our US tour subsequent week.”
McClaren stated:
“I want to say an enormous thanks to everybody at Manchester United for his or her friendship, assist and help throughout the previous two years.
“I’m delighted to have performed my half in serving to Erik ship two trophies to the membership and for my closing recreation to have been our FA Cup victory over Manchester Metropolis, there may be no higher word on which to finish.
“I’ve little doubt the foundations which are in place at Manchester United will see the membership difficult once more quickly for all the foremost trophies.”
Ten Hag commented:
““I need to thank Steve for his great service over the previous two years. He has been a useful supply of help and recommendation to me since I arrived in English soccer, serving to us obtain two trophies whereas laying down foundations for additional success.
“Steve and I’ve been buddies for 16 years since we first labored collectively at FC Twente and that relationship will proceed as he embarks on this subsequent problem, as will his bond with Manchester United. All of us on the membership want Steve the very best of luck in his new function.”
Everybody at The Peoples Individual needs Steve all the very best for the long run.
Steve McClaren is ready to depart United and develop into head coach of Jamaica.
We need to thank Steve for his incredible service to the membership and need him all the very best for the long run ❤️#MUFC
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) July 31, 2024
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