Two key Manchester United scouts have left the club, according to a report by the Athletic. Jim Lawlor and Marcel Bout are the two scouts that have left the club with immediate effect. This is as part of the revolution that is taking place at Old Trafford, where things will be shaken up following the poor transfer decisions in recent years.
United have been guilty of buying players that don’t fit their system in recent years. As a result, they are making changes ahead of the arrival of Erik Ten Hag in the summer. The Dutchman has agreed a long-term contract with the Premier League club, and will make transfer decisions together with the club.
Two long-term scouts leave Manchester United
Here is what was said by the club regarding the departure of their two scouts:
“Jim Lawlor has decided to step down from his role as chief scout in the summer after 16 years with the club.
“During that time, Jim played a key role in the development of multiple trophy-winning Manchester United teams and was an important source of guidance to Sir Alex Ferguson and each of the managers who have followed him.
“Jim leaves the club with our warmest thanks for his significant contribution and our very best wishes for the future.
“Marcel Bout has departed from his role as head of global scouting after eight years with the club. A respected figure within and outside of Manchester United, Marcel has played an important part as an assistant coach and in the strengthening of our scouting capabilities in recent years.
“Marcel leaves the club with our warmest thanks for his significant contribution and our very best wishes for the future.”
