Manchester United have named Darren Fletcher as the lead coach of their Under-18 team.
Fletcher, who made over 340 appearances for the club as a player, winning five Premier League trophies as well as the Champions League in a glittering career, returned to Old Trafford in a coaching capacity in 2021.
He will now get the chance to work with the club’s up-and-coming talent, starting his new role with a training camp in Germany and a friendly against QPR at Carrington.
🆕 Darren Fletcher has been named as our Under-18s lead coach.
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Fletcher ‘excited’ at United opportunity
The Scot said: “I am really excited to take on this new role and increase my responsibility to directly develop our young players.
“I’m looking forward to working with such a talented age-group; supporting them to reach their potential and preparing them to enjoy careers at the highest level possible.”
United’s director of football Jason Wilcox said: “We are delighted that Darren will lead our Under-18s group. He knows exactly what it takes to be a successful Academy graduate and has played a key role in shaping the pathway for so many of our young players in recent years.
“Darren’s excellent relationships across the entire staff will only increase the strong connection between the Academy and first team, further enhancing our ability to produce world-class players ready to excel at Manchester United.”
