Phelan ‘could stay in non-coaching role’ as Ten Hag relieves him of assistant manager duties

Mike Phelan will not take up a coaching role at Manchester United next season, according to reports.

The 59-year-old was Sir Alex Ferguson’s assistant boss between 2008 and 2013, departing when the Scot retired as David Moyes wanted to bring in his own coaching staff.

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After spells as Norwich and Hull City assistant, Tigers manager and Central Coast Mariners sporting director, Phelan returned to Old Trafford when Ole Gunnar Solskjaer brought him in to be his No. 2.

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He penned a new contract last summer, however, “an exit will have to be negotiated”, as per The Athletic, who claim Phelan “will not be employed as a first-team coach next season”.

New United manager Erik ten Hag has brought in Mitchell van der Gaag and Steve McClaren as assistants, meaning there is no room for the ex-Hull boss in a coaching capacity.

The report adds that Phelan could “stay at the club in a non-coaching role”, with a decision yet to be made.

30-year-old coach, Eric Ramsay, is reportedly part of Ten Hag’s plans, however, he is believed to be a top managerial target for League One side Barnsley.

During a Q&A on Friday morning, The Athletic confirmed that Phelan would leave, whilst noting the Red Devils are looking to give him a different role as a token of appreciation