Crystal Palace’s Dougie Freedman is a leading candidate to be the new Man United director of football.
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The 49-year-old sports director of Palace. Who is expected to be admired by future United owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe. He is very much in the running for the position.
This information follows Football Insider’s report on November 24th. Which stated that Ratcliffe intended to fire existing football director John Murtough following the completion of the new investment. Bring in Dougie Freedman.
Mitchell—who previously worked at Monaco—was predicted to be among the top candidates. However, Freedman has since surfaced as a viable substitute and, in a significant development, has Ratcliffe’s support.
New Control
When the British billionaire assumes control of Old Trafford, he has big plans for Man United.
Football Insider reported on November 4th, that he is eager to create a multi-club concept that can compete with Man City’s legendary lineup.
Thanks to owner John Textor, therefore Dougie Freedman has worked in a framework akin to Crystal Palace’s partnerships with Lyon, Botafago, and RWD Molenbeek.
Following his playing career, he began working as a manager. Managing 246 games while employed at Palace, Nottingham Forest, and Bolton.
Man United is currently sixth in the Premier League as Ratcliffe’s investment gets closer.
After 13 games, the Red Devils sit six points behind Arsenal in first place.
Man United names the defender their “number one January target,” according to other publications.
