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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Jonathan Veal

Dan Ashworth returns to FA as new role revealed after Manchester United exit

Former Manchester United sporting director Dan Ashworth has returned to the Football Association after being appointed chief football officer.

The 54-year-old served as the governing body’s director of elite development between 2013 and 2018 before taking positions at Brighton and Newcastle ahead of an ill-fated five-month stay at Old Trafford which ended in December.

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