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Manchester United are preparing to say goodbye to several Red Devils at the end of the season, as yet another period of instability has hit the club.
With Ruben Amorim sacked, United are looking to appoint a new caretaker manager to see out the rest of the season.
As such, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Michael Carrick are in contention for the role, however could once again leave in the summer when a permanent manager is appointed.
With a change in management comes a change in approach to the squad, throwing questions over those whose contracts are set to come to an end.
In this mix is Casemiro, Harry Maguire, Tom Heaton, Tyrell Malacia and Jadon Sancho.
However aside from these five, one of United’s senior members of staff is also set to leave in the summer.
Taking to their official website, Manchester United confirmed that the chief executive officer of the club’s Foundation is set to leave in July.
Reporting the end of his time at Old Trafford, United revealed: “John Shiels, chief executive officer of Manchester United Foundation, has announced that he will be retiring from his role at the end of the season.”
The statement continued: “Over the past 18 years, John has developed an operational delivery model that is based in the most socially deprived areas of Greater Manchester, and has led the growth of Manchester United Foundation to become one of the largest football club charities in the UK and a leading organisation for youth impact across the North West.
“Delivering football, educational and personal development programmes the Foundation directly engages upwards of 42,000 young people across every borough of Greater Manchester and other areas of the UK.
“In 2022, John was awarded an MBE for his services to young people; he was also presented with a doctorate by Ulster University, in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the personal development of young people through education, sport and community engagement.”
Speaking about leaving the club, John Shiels commented: “Having made the decision to step down from my role at Manchester United Foundation, I look back on my time with deep gratitude and pride.
“I am indebted to all the people who have supported, guided and inspired me during my time at the charity and club, and must acknowledge and thank the amazing Foundation workforce, who, every day, go above and beyond to serve our local community.
“For now, it is very much business as usual, and I retire from Manchester United Foundation with confidence that the charity will continue to flourish during a time when the young people across our communities will need our help most.
“After two decades of serving the club that I love, I am now looking forward to exploring new opportunities and spending time with family overseas.”
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