First-team coach Eric Ramsay has left Manchester United to join Minnesota United and become the youngest head coach in Major League Soccer.
At the age of 32, Eric Ramsay, hailing from Wales, joined Manchester United as a coach under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in 2021.
Additionally, he has served as an assistant coach for the Welsh men’s team.
“I’m incredibly excited to be joining a club with such a strong football culture, a fanatic fanbase and a brilliant infrastructure,” Ramsay said.
“I’ve spoken to a lot of the club’s staff throughout the process and you can’t help but feel everyone’s passion for moving the club forward.”
Ramsay, who became the youngest British coach to earn his Uefa Pro Licence in 2019, will leave his role at Old Trafford following Sunday’s Premier League derby against Manchester City.
United said: “We would like to thank Eric for his contribution, and wish him the best of luck in the US in his first head-coach role.”
Ramsay steps in for interim manager Cameron Knowles at Minnesota, who had been serving since the departure of Adrian Heath in October.
The team secured a 2-1 victory against Austin FC in their opening game of the MLS season on Sunday.
Minnesota’s chief soccer officer Khaled El-Ahmad said: “After an extensive search that included dozens of impressive domestic and international candidates, we are confident that Eric Ramsay is the best choice to lead our club.
πΊπΈ First-team coach Eric Ramsay has joined @MLS side Minnesota United as Head Coach.
We thank Eric for his service to the club and wish him well for his new challenge.#MUFC
β Manchester United (@ManUtd) February 26, 2024