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Who is Paul Mitchell? Man United sporting director 'frontrunner' previous roles and transfers
23.10.2023 - 15:05 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Manchester United are reportedly considering appointing former Monaco sporting director Paul Mitchell.
The report from The Telegraph stems from Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s pending deal to purchase a 25 per cent stake in the club. It has been widely reported that Ratcliffe will take over control of sporting matters at Old Trafford, with suggestions that he will sit on a three-person committee alongside Joel Glazer and INEOS director of sport Sir Dave Brailsford.
It is suggested that Ratcliffe, whose INEOS group also owns Nce and Swiss side FC Lausanne-Sport, is ‘keen’ to appoint a sporting director at United, with Paul Mitchell said to be the ‘frontrunner’. However, it is worth noting that John Murtough is United’s football director and there is nothing to suggest he will be leaving his post.
Here is a lowdown on Mitchell’s career so far:
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Who is Paul Mitchell?
The 42-year-old, born in Stalybridge, began his senior playing career with Wigan Athletic, notably getting sent off on his professional debut, which was also his 19th birthday. After helping Halifax Town stay in the Football League as a loanee, he became part of Wigan’s first-team squad. Mitchell made 27 appearances as the Latics celebrated promotion to the second tier in 2003.
A move to MK Dons would eventually follow, with Mitchell captaining the club during the 2006/07 season. However, serious injuries to his tibia, fibula and ankle required 18 months of recovery and ultimately saw Mitchell hang up his boots, aged 27.
He was initially given an ambassadorial
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