Matt Judge has resigned as Manchester UnitedDirector of football negotiations, sources revealed to ESPN, as the Old Trafford team continues to overhaul its off-field operations.
Judge, who has been involved in United’s transfer business since 2014, is currently on notice and will leave at the end of the year.
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Judge led contract negotiations under former executive vice president Ed Woodward, but took up his current position last March when Darren Fletcher was named technical director and John Murtough was promoted. football director.
A source from Reuters added that the departure was an amicable one as the “change in leadership, structure and approach” prompted Judge to rethink his long-term plans at the club.
United’s head of scouting, Jim Lawlor and Marcel Bout, the head of global scouting, also left United earlier this month.
Earlier on Friday, interim boss Ralf Rangnick Appointed Head Coach Later Shirt national team but will continue to serve as a consultant at United, who will welcome Erik ten Hag as their new permanent manager next season.
United, sixth in the league table with 55 points, the host is 12th Brentford in Monday.
Information from Reuters was used in this report.
