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BREAKING NEWS: Nicky Butt QUITS as Man United head of first-team development after nine years nurturing Marcus Rashford, Mason Greenwood and Co in a shock move as he hunts 'a new challenge'

Nicky Butt is stepping down as head of first-team development at Manchester United, the club has confirmed.

The former Red Devil is set to leave Old Trafford after a nine-year tenure, in which he held coaching roles before moving onto development positions.

Butt had been responsible for overseeing the development of the likes of Marcus Rashford and Mason Greenwood, but has now decided to quit his post in search of a 'new challenge.'

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Nicky Butt is stepping down as head of first-team development at Manchester United