It has been announced that Ed Woodward will leave his role as Manchester United Executive Vice-Chairman at the end of 2021
This announcement has come amongst widespread criticism of the proposed European Super League, with Manchester United one of six Premier League clubs to have initially signed up to the plan.
It has been reported on BBC Sport and other media outlets that discussions around the future of Woodward have been amicable and he maintains a positive relationship with the Glazer family.
Reaction of Manchester United fans and others...
Club statement.
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) April 20, 2021
Ed Woodward has resigned as Manchester United executive vice chairman because of the #SuperLeague situation. 🚨 #MUFC
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) April 20, 2021
Manchester City and Chelsea have intention to leave the #SuperLeague and are preparing with their legal teams. 🔵🚫 #MCFC #CFC
Ed Woodward will be remembered as the common denominator in eight years of largely failure post-Ferguson. #mufc have spent £941.4m on Woodward's watch and have ended five of the last seven seasons trophyless.
— Samuel Luckhurst (@samuelluckhurst) April 20, 2021
Man United not commenting officially but Ed Woodward has gone. Was due to leave at the end of 2021 but decision brought forward.
— Rob Dawson (@RobDawsonESPN) April 20, 2021
🚨 Confirmed. Ed Woodward has stepped down as Man Utd executive vice chairman. Was planning to quit in the summer, but the ESL situation has brought it to a head now [@MarkOgden_]
— United Zone (@ManUnitedZone_) April 20, 2021
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