Former Manchester United midfielder Darren Fletcher is all set to take up a new coaching role in the club's youth setup. Fletcher, who was serving as a first-team coach under Ruben Amorim in United's senior side, will now move into a more prominent coaching job. The ex-Scotland star considers the role as a first step towards realising his dream of becoming a manager.
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Fletcher set to accept new coaching role at Man UtdWas serving as a first-team coach under Amorim Fletcher dreams of becoming a manager Follow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?
According to , Fletcher will replace Adam Lawrence as United's Under-18 head coach this summer. Lawrence has decided to step away after spending two years at the club. Once the current coach's departure was confirmed, Red Devils' director of football Jason Wilcox and outgoing director of academy Nick Cox offered the new position to Fletcher.
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The report adds that Wilcox and Cox see Fletcher as the perfect candidate for the position of the U-18 side's head coach. The 41-year-old holds the UEFA A Licence and has the experience of assisting Ruben Amorim on sessions and offering guidance to first-team players and analysts.
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A United academy product, Fletcher began his professional career in 2003 at Old Trafford under Sir Alex Ferguson and went on to play until 2015. In 12 years, the midfielder won five Premier League titles, one FA Cup, a Carabao Cup and a Champions League trophy.
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Amorim's men are currently on holiday after a hectic season and tour in Malaysia and Hong Kong. The United squad will reconvene in late July before heading back to Asia for the first part of their pre-season schedule.