Manchester United have confirmed the appointment of Jason Wilcox as their new technical director, marking the latest move in Sir Jim Ratcliffe's overhaul.
Wilcox, 53, leaves his role as director of football at Championship side Southampton and will start his new position at Old Trafford with immediate effect. United said: "He will work with all technical areas of the football department to achieve the highest standards of performance."
Wilcox's arrival has been confirmed just 10 days after United announced the departure of football director John Murtough, who'd served the club for 11 years. Previous technical director Darren Fletcher will still work in Red Devils' football leadership team in a new role which will cover the men's first-team and academy.
As a player, Wilcox won the Premier League with Blackburn Rovers in 1995. The Bolton-born ex-winger also coached in Manchester City's youth setup before becoming academy director, overseeing the development of players such as Phil Foden, Cole Palmer, Rico Lewis and Oscar Bobb.
Also in the City hierarchy during Wilcox's there was club chief Omar Berrarda, who United have already confirmed will become their new CEO this summer. Berrada's appointment remains the biggest since co-owner Ratcliffe began his reshuffle after purchasing a 27.7 stake in the club.
Wilcox will report to United's sporting director, who hasn't yet been appointed. However, Ratcliffe has made Newcastle chief Dan Ashworth his No.1 target.
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