Dan Ashworth only joined Man Utd five months ago (Image: Getty)
Dan Ashworth has reportedly left his role as Manchester United’s sporting director just five months after taking charge.
Ashworth arrived at Old Trafford in July having been placed on gardening leave by former employers United.
The football boffin was ushered in as part of ‘s behind-the-scenes revolution at United, with Ashworth one of several senior appointments by the INEOS chief.
According to , the 53-year-old’s departure was confirmed during a meeting at Old Trafford on Saturday night, with a recognition things haven’t worked out for Ashworth since joining from .
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