Darren Fletcher Returns To MU As Technical Director

Darren Fletcher (Source: Antara)

JAKARTA - Former Manchester United midfielder Darren Fletcher has been elected as the club's technical director as part of a major overhaul in the Premier League club's football operations.

The reshuffle included John Murtough being promoted to director of football.

Fletcher, 37, returned to Old Trafford in January to join the coaching team for manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.

United's player recruitment policy has come under criticism, with supporters of the club often accusing Deputy Chief Executive Ed Woodward of wrongly buying expensive players such as Marouane Fellaini and Memphis Depay.

Under the new structure Murtough will have authority and responsibility for the operation and strategy of all football functions within the club.

Meanwhile, Fletcher will work closely with him by adding technical aspects and direction and providing links between the club academy and the club's first team.

If Solskjaer will remain involved in identifying new players, Matt Judge will take on the new role of director of football negotiations.

The former Scottish national team player Fletcher spent 12 years with United with 223 appearances in Premier League matches and winning five titles in addition to the Champions League and Club World Cup.

"It is great to be back at this club and I am honored to take on this new role," he said as quoted by Reuters on Thursday, March 11.