Manchester United in turmoil again? The director left after 5 months in office! The summer window smashed 200 million to sign 5 people + lead the dismissal of Ten Hag

On December 8, Beijing time, it was reported by the authoritative British media TA that the 52-year-old Manchester United director Ashworth will leave his post, and he has only been in the team for 5 months. Ashworth was involved in the recruitment of players for Manchester United in the summer window and was also instrumental in the sacking of former boss Erik ten Hag in October.

It is reported that Ashworth held talks with CEO Berada at Old Trafford after Manchester United's 2-3 home defeat to Nottingham Forest in this round of the Premier League to discuss the departure. Given the prominent role Ashworth has played in reshaping the club, the move will come as a shock to Manchester United's staff.

The 52-year-old has played a key role in the success of England's men's and women's teams by having held technical directorships at West Brom, Brighton & Hove Albion and senior positions in the FA. In 2022, Ashworth moved to Newcastle where he has been the sporting director. And this summer, Manchester United did not hesitate to pay Newcastle a release fee in order to poach him, and finally succeeded in grabbing the talent they had been dreaming of for a long time.

And this summer window, Ashworth is also involved in Manchester United's blockbuster transfers this summer, including the additions of Yoro, Ugarte, De Ligt, Mazraoui and Zirkze, spending around £200 million. However, it is a pity that Manchester United's five blockbuster signings in the summer window, except for Mazraoui, who has the lowest transfer fee, have not been able to deliver their due value so far. Because of this, Ashworth's departure may also be related to his failed recruitment operation in the summer window.