Erik ten Hag believes suitable replacement for Man Utd football director John Murtough top priority
- Planet Sport writer
- 12 April 2024
Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag believes the departure of football director John Murtough is a big loss for the club and has emphasised the importance of replacing him.
United on Tuesday announced Murtough was stepping down from the post, having spent almost 11 years at the club in a variety of roles.
The Red Devils, with Ineos now in control of football operations after Sir Jim Ratcliffe became minority owner in February, are looking to bring in Newcastle sporting director Dan Ashworth and Southampton director of football Jason Wilcox.
Asked about Murtough leaving at a press conference ahead of Saturday's trip to Bournemouth, Ten Hag said: "You mention the new season – it's very important, the new ownership is working on this and we have to replace this function to go into the new season.
"For the moment, of course I miss his support, but he moved on, there has been choices made. We work very good together, so I say thank you to John and I wish him all the best for the future.
"Also I work with the new ownership very good and closely together and that will not change. It doesn't have an impact on the way I can work here.
"Conditions were perfect and are still perfect, so I'm happy with that, but we want to set the right conditions to be successful."
