Ashworth had been the club's first-ever sporting director but lasted just five months in the role before being relieved of his duties.
The 53-year-old was told that his contract would be terminated after Saturday's 3-2 defeat to Nottingham Forest at Old Trafford.
United forked out £3million to land Ashworth (pictured below) from Newcastle United, who had placed him on gardening leave over the summer. He will be due dismissal compensation, just like Erik ten Hag.
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ابدأ النسخة التجريبية المجانية من Magzter GOLD لمدة 7 أيام للوصول إلى آلاف القصص المتميزة المنسقة وأكثر من 9,000 مجلة وصحيفة.
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هذه القصة مأخوذة من طبعة December 11, 2024 من Manchester Evening News.
ابدأ النسخة التجريبية المجانية من Magzter GOLD لمدة 7 أيام للوصول إلى آلاف القصص المتميزة المنسقة وأكثر من 9,000 مجلة وصحيفة.
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