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United lost 3-2 to Nottingham Forest on Saturday December 7 and the defeat might have played a crucial role in Dan Ashworth's exit
Manchester United sporting director Dan Ashworth has left his role after just five months.
The 53-year-old officially joined the club on July 1 after spending five months on gardening leave at Newcastle.
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A United statement said the decision was made by mutual agreement. "We would like to thank Dan for his work and support during a transitional period for the club and wish him well for the future," the statement said as reported by the BBC.
Multiple sources with knowledge of the situation have said Ashworth was told of the decision after United's home defeat by Nottingham Forest on Saturday, which left the club 13th in the Premier League.
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Ashworth was seen walking through the press conference room with the club's chief operating officer Collette Roche after the game. It is understood Ashworth was on his way to a meeting where his exit was confirmed.
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