Manchester United Football Club and current sporting director Dan Ashworth have terminated their contract by mutual consent today, less than six months after he took over the role as part of the reform of new minority owner Jim Ratcliffe.
United announced this decision after it was defeated on Saturday at home by Nottingham Forest (2:3), after which it occupies 13th place in the Premier League table, eight points behind fourth-placed Manchester City.
"We would like to thank Dan for his work and support during the transition period for the club and wish him all the best for the future," the club said in a statement.
No plans have been announced to replace the 53-year-old Ashworth, who was one of the biggest additions to United's management after Ratcliffe paid $1,3 billion for a 27,7 percent stake in the club in February.
Ashworth is one of the most respected sporting directors in the world of football, and he previously held the same position in the Newcastle team.
United sacked coach Erik ten Haag in October, following the club's worst start to the season in Premier League history. The Portuguese Ruben Amorim was brought in as a replacement, who recorded two consecutive defeats.
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