Darren Fletcher is reportedly set to keep his job for the foreseeable future (Image: GETTY)
Darren Fletcher will not be following Ruud van Nistelrooy out of Manchester United for the foreseeable future, according to reports. A number of coaches have left Old Trafford following Ruben Amorim’s arrival, with the former Sporting boss appointing his own staff.
Carlos Fernandes, Adelio Candido, Paulo Barreira, Emanuel Ferro and Jorge Vital were all seen boarding a private jet with Amorim as he flew to England on Monday. It leaves no room for Van Nistelrooy, who has departed following the end of his interim spell in charge.
Confirming his exit, United said: “We are grateful for his contribution and the way in which he has approached his role throughout his time with the club. He will always be very welcome at Old Trafford.”
The 40-year-old will continue to provide a link between the first team and the academy (Image: GETTY)
Rene Hake, Pieter Morel and Jelle ten Rouwelaar have also left the club but Fletcher’s job is reportedly safe for the time being. He will remain at United in a coaching capacity to provide a link between the academy and the senior squad, according to BBC Sport.
Fletcher will not be on the touchline for Amorim’s first game in charge of United after being handed a three-game ban by the FA. He was also fined £7,500 after furiously remonstrating with match officials during last month’s victory over Brentford.
The incident took place after Brentford scored while Matthijs de Ligt was off the field receiving treatment for a head injury. Erik ten Hag and Van Nistelrooy were shown yellow cards but Fletcher went a step further by confronting the officials at half-time.
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In a statement, the FA said: “The coach acted in an improper and/or confrontational manner and/or he used abusive and/or insulting words towards the fourth official and the referee and/or assistant referees.”
Fletcher has been coaching at United since 2020, initially working with the under-16 players before being appointed to a first-team role in 2021. The 40-year-old was later named as the club’s technical director but was demoted from the position earlier this year.
He made over 340 appearances for the Red Devils as a player, winning five Premier League titles during his time at the club. Fletcher also played for West Bromwich Albion and Stoke City before retiring and embarking on his coaching career in 2020.
Source: https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1974700/Man-Utd-Darren-Fletcher-Ruud-van-Nistelrooy