Ruben Amorim had the chance to claim silverware within six months of his appointment at Old Trafford. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)
Manchester United have announced the departure of Andreas Georgson who served as the technical coach in the first team.
The 43-year-old had experiences at Malmö, Arsenal and Southampton among others. He was appointed by the Red Devils last summer based on the request of the club’s technical director, Jason Wilcox, and former head coach, Erik ten Hag.
The Dutchman appreciated Georgson’s set-piece expertise, so he was brought in mainly to improve this particular aspect of the game.
However, the Swede’s collaboration with Ten Hag reached an abrupt end as the latter was sacked just 14 games into the season.
Georgson parts ways with Man Utd
Georgson remained as part of Ruud van Nistelrooy’s technical staff during the latter’s brief spell as caretaker coach, before joining Ruben Amorim’s team when the latter was appointed new manager in November.
However, it became painfully clear that the Swede’s role has vastly diminished under the new regime, as Amorim explained that his assistant Carlos Fernandes is in charge of the set-pieces, while Georgson will merely help.
Therefore, the technical coach’s departure was hardly a shocker. Man Utd confirmed the decision to part ways with Georgson through an official note posted on the club’s official website, which also includes quotes of gratitude on the latter’s part.
“It has been a fantastic experience, serving as first-team coach at Manchester United, and I will always be proud of my association with such a great football club,” said Georgson.
Andreas Georgson grateful for Man United opportunity
“Even during such a tough season, the professionalism and dedication of the players and staff never wavered, and I know there will be better times ahead.
“I want to thank Jason [Wilcox], Ruben [Amorim] and Erik [ten hag] for the opportunities they gave me, and wish everyone at the club the best of luck for the future.”
It remains to be seen if Amorim will opt to replace Georgson with a new arrival or keep the current staff intact.
