McClaren to leave United to lead Jamaica

McClaren has spent the past two years as assistant to men’s first-team manager Erik ten Hag, playing a key role in the staff behind our 2024 Emirates FA Cup and 2023 Carabao Cup-winning teams.

In an earlier spell at Old Trafford, Steve served as assistant to Sir Alex Ferguson from the Treble-winning 1999 season to 2001, and later went on to manage the England national team.

Commenting on McClaren’s departure, Ten Hag said: “I want to thank Steve for his tremendous service over the past two years. He has been an invaluable source of support and advice to me since I arrived in English football, helping us achieve two trophies while laying down foundations for further success.

“Steve and I have been friends for 16 years since we first worked together at FC Twente and that relationship will continue as he embarks on this next challenge, as will his bond with Manchester United. All of us at the club wish Steve the best of luck in his new role.” 

Steve will continue to oversee the return of international players to pre-season training at Carrington in the coming days, before departing after the rest of the squad returns from our US tour next week. 

McClaren said: “I wish to say a huge thank you to everyone at Manchester United for their friendship, help and support during the past two years.

“I am delighted to have played my part in helping Erik deliver two trophies to the club and for my final game to have been our FA Cup victory over Manchester City, there can be no better note on which to end.

“I have no doubt the foundations that are in place at Manchester United will see the club challenging again soon for all the major trophies.”