Nick Cox is reportedly set to leave Manchester United for another Premier League team
Kobbie Mainoo of Manchester United is presented with the Jimmy Murphy Young Player of the Year award by Nick Cox on May 25, 2023
Kobbie Mainoo of Manchester United is presented with the Jimmy Murphy Young Player of the Year award by Nick Cox on May 25, 2023
Manchester United's head of academy, Nick Cox, is reportedly set to depart the club to join Premier League rivals Everton.
Cox, who joined United in 2016 after stints at Sheffield United and Watford, has overseen the running of United's academy for the last six years.
During his time in the role, the likes of Alejandro Garnacho, Kobbie Mainoo, Anthony Elanga and Shola Shoretire have progressed through the ranks and made their debuts for the first team.
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However, the i Paper claims that Cox has left his role at Old Trafford to become the Toffees' new technical director after talks with the club's new owners, The Friedkin Group.
The report adds that Cox was headhunted for the role by Everton and was "excited by the opportunity" of the behind-the-scenes reshuffle that is taking place on Merseyside.
Cox is said to be arriving at Everton as the most senior football executive in a role which will have a "wide-ranging remit".
Speaking to MUFCTV about his role at Old Trafford in 2019, Cox said: "As Head of the Academy, I oversee the development programme and that starts with the youngest age group, the Under-9s.
"Prior to the age of nine, we have got the talent centres that are introducing boys to the idea of playing football. That journey continues until the age of 23. The ultimate goal is to help those guys have a successful professional career - ideally with us or potentially elsewhere.
"It's a great honour and a job everyone outside of Manchester United would love to have. It is a great privilege to have it and there are exciting times ahead."
Since The Friedkin Group completed their takeover of Everton earlier this year, the Merseyside outfit have made several changes to their non-playing staff, with Kevin Thelwell, Gareth Prosser and James Vaughan all leaving the club.