Former Manchester United midfielder Nicky Butt has been promoted to become the Red Devils' head of first-team development.
The 44-year-old had previously been heading up the club's youth academy, but will now report to manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, with whom he won the Champions League as a player back in 1999, in his new role.
Sixth in the English top flight last term, Manchester United stated that Butt's new position would "create a seamless journey for young players stepping up to the next level".
Butt himself said: "Manchester United is in my DNA. It is a very proud moment for me."
As a gritty central midfielder, Butt made 387 appearances for United. He added: "I am passionate about nurturing, developing and coaching the talent we have here to become top players at this club."
Nick Cox will replace Butt as the head of the Red Devils' academy.
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NameNicholas Butt Born/Age1975-01-21(49 -yrs-old) Nationality England PositionMidfielder (Centre Midfielder) / Midfielder (Defensive Midfielder) | |
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