Manchester United want to recruit a chief business officer who will report directly to incoming chief executive Omar Berrada.
United are in the market for someone to lead their business operations and oversee the club's revenue-generating departments.
This means that their remit includes all commercial related activities such as sponsorship and e-commerce.
The Athletic United announced in January that Berrada, who was then chief operating officer of the City Football Group, a multi-club club that includes Manchester City, was appointed as the new chief executive, replacing Richard Arnold, who resigned in December. He announced that he would appoint a person.
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Berrada will not officially take over until the summer, but will ultimately be responsible for overseeing football and commercial operations.
along athletic Previous reports suggest that Berrada has already begun meeting with club executives, and it would be natural to expect him to have a say in who becomes United's chief business officer.
Berrada has a responsibility to deliver success on and off the pitch, and there is recognition that United need to appoint a best-in-class leader to achieve this.
The new hire will report directly to Berrada (Mike Egerton/PA Images via Getty Images)
And ever since the deal became official in February for Sir Jim Ratcliffe to take a 27.7% stake in the club for $1.3 billion, United have been working on building their leadership team.
While Ratcliffe is focused on prioritizing the football department, United need a strong commercial operation to support investment in the team and infrastructure.
The chief executive will take up the role alongside Dan Ashworth, who will be appointed sporting director after the club agrees a remuneration package with Newcastle United.
Earlier this week, the Premier League side formally approached Southampton for director of football Jason Wilcox.
United, who want the former Manchester City academy director to become a new sporting figure, will offer Wilcox the equivalent of one year's salary to the Championship club as compensation for his departure. offered to pay.
Southampton want a bigger pay package and are happy for Wilcox to take a 12-month gardening break if an agreement cannot be reached with United.
Manchester United declined to comment.
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