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Premier League, EFL and PFA announce BAME coach-placement scheme

Manchester United fully supports the following announcement from the Premier League:

The Premier League, PFA and EFL have today launched a new coach placement scheme aimed at increasing the number of Black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) players transitioning into full-time coaching roles in the professional game.

The BAME player-to-coach placement scheme, open to BAME PFA members at any age or stage in their careers, will provide up to six coaches per season with a 23-month intensive work placement within EFL clubs. It is jointly funded by the Premier League and the PFA with bursaries provided to each participant via the placement club.