Nicky Butt leaves Manchester United to pursue a new challenge.
Butt made 387 appearances as a player for the Red Devils and left his role as head of first-team development at Old Trafford.
He was previously appointed as head of United’s academy back in 2016 and took the new role of head of first-team development in July 2019.
He played a key role in the development of the likes Marcus Rashford, Scott McTominay, Axel Tuanzebe, Dean Henderson and Mason Greenwood into the first team.
“Having come through the academy myself to play almost 400 games for Manchester United, it has been an absolute privilege to come back and work with a new generation of talent making that same journey,” Butt told manutd.com.
“I’m proud of the role everyone on the staff plays in giving our young footballers the best possible chance of fulfilling their potential. And the results are clear to see in the increased number of homegrown players reaching the first team.
“I already know from my playing days how difficult it is to leave Manchester United. But it feels like the right moment for a new professional challenge and I look forward to exploring opportunities that build on the great experiences I’ve had here over the past nine years.”
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