Restructuring at Manchester United: Brailsford resigns!

Restructuring at Manchester United: Brailsford resigns!

As of June 5, 2025, the restructuring of Manchester United's management team is in full swing. Sir Jim Ratcliffe, the club's new owner, is leading changes that will potentially have a profound impact on the future of the traditional club. A key element of this realignment is the resignation of Sir Dave Brailsford from his role as Head of Football Operations. Brailsford will bring his expertise as INEOS's sports director.

Brailsford's decision to leave day-to-day responsibility at Manchester United comes at a critical time. The club posted its worst results in its history last season, finishing in 15th place in the Premier League, which could be its worst finish after 33 years in top English football. At the same time, Manchester United remained without qualification for European competitions.

New football director and challenges

To strengthen senior management, Jason Wilcox has been appointed as the new Director of Football. This position gives him more authority than in his previous role as technical director. Wilcox, along with CEO Omar Berrada, will now have responsibility for football operations at the club.

Uncertainty over Brailsford's successor remains at the same time as Ratcliffe plans massive investment to get Manchester United back on track. The club is active in the transfer market, having already signed Matheus Cunha from Wolverhampton Wanderers for £62.5 million and showing interest in Brentford striker Bryan Mbeumo. There were also considerations about signing PSG sports agent Luis Campos, who will, however, stay with PSG until 2030.

Some questions remain unanswered

Another person who has come into focus is Cristiano Giuntoli, who recently left Juventus. Fans are eagerly awaiting the next steps from Ratcliffe and the new board, which will be crucial to how Manchester United perform in the 2025/26 season.

In a final friendly against Hong Kong, Bruno Fernandes attracted negative attention when he failed to hit a rabona, but Manchester United still won the game 3-1.

Sir Dave Brailsford, who has assumed an influential role at the club since Ratcliff's shareholding in United was confirmed in December 2023, has been instrumental in the restructuring and renovation of the training ground. His expertise will remain important going forward as he will remain on the board and advise on strategic performance issues.

It remains to be seen how the situation at Manchester United will develop. As the club looks for new ways to return to success in European football, the attention of fans and the media will continue to be focused on the decisions made by Ratcliffe and his management team. The anticipation for the coming season is palpable, as is the challenge of regaining lost ground in the football scene.

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